{"product_id":"living-lab-seeds-fruit-veggie-starter-pack-radish-kale-lettuce-collard-greens-turnip-cherry-tomato","title":"Living Lab Seeds: Heirloom Fruit \u0026 Veggie Starter Pack — Radish, Kale, Lettuce, Collard Greens, Turnip \u0026 Cherry Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne Pack, One Full Salad Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Living Lab Seeds Fruit \u0026amp; Veggie Starter Pack gives you six heirloom vegetable varieties — radish, kale, lettuce, collard greens, Tokinashi turnip, and cherry tomato — with enough seed in each packet to plant well beyond a single season. Because they're heirloom, not hybrid, seed saved from a mature plant will grow true to type next season — a real seed-saving lesson, not just a one-time planting. Grow all six together and you don't just get a garden, you get a complete salad: greens, a root vegetable, and a fruiting vegetable, all from one starter pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSix Varieties, Six Very Different Timelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat makes this pack more than \"six vegetables in a bag\" is the spread in how fast each one grows. Planted on the same day, they don't finish anywhere close to together — which makes the pack a built-in lesson in comparative plant growth, not just a planting activity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fastest of the six, ready in as little as 20–30 days. A near-instant win for younger students or a short unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKale\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready in about 30–60 days, and one of the most frost-tolerant of the six.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTokinashi turnip\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast, mild-flavored Japanese salad turnip variety, ready in about 40–60 days, and just as good raw in a salad as it is cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready in roughly 45–60 days depending on whether you harvest baby leaves early or let it mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready in about 55–80 days, and the only fruiting vegetable in the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollard greens\u003c\/strong\u003e — the slowest of the six at 60–80 days, a Southern staple green known for getting sweeter after a light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat last point is worth teaching directly: \u003cstrong\u003ea tomato is botanically a fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a vegetable — it develops from a flower and contains seeds, same as an apple or a berry, even though we cook and eat it like a vegetable. Growing it side by side with five true vegetables is a simple, hands-on way to make that classification stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's in the Bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet heirloom radish seeds (~60 seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet heirloom kale seeds (~70 seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet heirloom lettuce seeds (~120 seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet heirloom collard greens seeds (~60 seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet heirloom Tokinashi turnip seeds (~80 seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet heirloom cherry tomato seeds (~60 seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e450+ heirloom seeds total\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for multiple plantings, successive classes, or a full growing season, not just one round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Seeds only — soil, containers, and tools are not included. Pairs naturally with any FTF raised-bed kit, hydroponics kit, or existing classroom garden.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApprox. seed count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDays to harvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLight needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFastest of the six; great for short units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~70 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost-tolerant; sweeter after light frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTokinashi Turnip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~80 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast, mild Japanese salad turnip; good raw or cooked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLettuce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~120 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest baby leaves early or let heads mature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry Tomato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–80 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe only fruit in the pack; needs warmth to finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollard Greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–80 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongest season of the six; also sweetens after frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Days-to-harvest ranges above are general guidance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Ready-Made Comparison Activity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause all six varieties are planted the same day but finish on wildly different schedules, this pack works well as a graphing or tracking exercise: chart germination dates, then chart harvest dates, and let students see growth-rate differences play out in real time rather than as a number on a seed packet. Radish gives an early payoff to keep momentum going; tomato is the long-term project that's still growing weeks after everything else is harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassrooms and after-school programs\u003c\/strong\u003e running a vegetable garden unit or a \"farm to salad bowl\" project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want fast wins (radish, lettuce) and a longer-term project (tomato) in the same pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden clubs and STEM programs\u003c\/strong\u003e building out a full vegetable bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies and home gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a well-rounded starter set without buying six separate seed packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What seeds are included in the Fruit \u0026amp; Veggie Starter Pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Six heirloom seed packets: radish (~60 seeds), kale (~70 seeds), lettuce (~120 seeds), collard greens (~60 seeds), Tokinashi turnip (~80 seeds), and cherry tomato (~60 seeds) — over 450 seeds total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are these seeds heirloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes, all six varieties are heirloom seeds, meaning they're open-pollinated and will grow true to type if you save and replant seed from a mature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which vegetable grows the fastest?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Radish, typically ready in 20–30 days, making it the fastest of the six by a wide margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which one takes the longest?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Collard greens, usually 60–80 days to harvest, with cherry tomato close behind at 55–80 days — both take more than twice as long as radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a tomato really a fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes, botanically. A tomato develops from a flower and contains seeds, which is the scientific definition of a fruit, even though it's commonly cooked and eaten as a vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this include soil, pots, or tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No, this is a seeds-only pack. It pairs well with a raised-bed kit, hydroponics setup, or existing pots and garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Tokinashi turnip?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: A fast-growing, mild-flavored Japanese salad turnip variety, typically ready in 40–60 days, that can be eaten raw in salads or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this whole pack be grown together as one garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes. All six varieties are common companion vegetables and can be grown in the same bed or a few containers, though they'll finish at different times since their growing periods vary significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is there enough seed here for more than one planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes. With over 450 seeds across six packets, most classrooms and home gardens will have seed left over for a second planting or a following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much does the Fruit \u0026amp; Veggie Starter Pack cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: $11.99 for all six seed packets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farming The Future","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51336182300895,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/6551\/9327\/files\/fruit-veggie-seed-bundle.png?v=1788619210","url":"https:\/\/ftfeducation.com\/products\/living-lab-seeds-fruit-veggie-starter-pack-radish-kale-lettuce-collard-greens-turnip-cherry-tomato","provider":"Farming The Future","version":"1.0","type":"link"}