Harvesting

Harvesting food straight from the garden is a powerful act. For many kids the school garden classroom is the only place they will experience eating “straight off the vine.”  Students who harvest straight from the garden are often more adventurous and try food they might not sample otherwise.

School Garden Harvesting Resources

View Vegetable Planting and Harvest Tips take from the The Growing Classroom Activity Guide

National Gardening Association’s Vegetable and Fruit Planting & Harvest Guides

Choosing Plants and Planting Times and Edible Theme Bed Planning: Ideas, concepts and resources for planning your edible harvest, including links to crop planning guides and charts.

One Bite Lessons are edible activities that don’t require a kitchen or excessive preparation. They are fun and creative ways to sample plants right from the garden.

Ithica's Children's Garden Seed to Salad Program: an adaptable project that genuinely engages young people in growing salad gardens of their own.

Food Safety Tips for School Gardens and even more School Garden Policy, protocol, and extensive resources for harvesting from the garden at Life Lab's Garden to Cafeteria Page.