Willie and the Salad Bonanza is a contest open to elementary, middle and high school teams, along with other K-12 community organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA or other teams, interested in the scientific principles surrounding plant growth.
The challenge is to grow the largest amount of Space Hybrid spinach, Dwarf Blue kale, and Black-Seeded Simpson lettuce in a communal container using no more than five-gallons of growing medium over a 45-day time span.
Registration is required. It is open from August 19 to September 21 and is free.
Winners will be announced on November 5th in three levels: Grade K-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
