Gold Box Instructions
🥕 Rainbow Carrots
What they are:
A vibrant mix of colorful carrots that grow in shades of orange, yellow, and purple. Sweet, crisp, and perfect for adding color to meals.
How to plant:
Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep
Lightly cover with soil
Space seeds out so they are not tightly crowded
Carrots grow underground, so they need loose soil and space for their roots.
Light:
Full sun is best
Place in your brightest window
Strong light helps carrots develop better roots.
Water:
Keep soil consistently moist
Do not let it dry out completely
Avoid overwatering
Even moisture helps carrots grow straight and full.
How long it takes :
Sprouts in 7 to 14 days
Ready to harvest in about 6 to 8 weeks
How to harvest :
When the tops are thick and leafy, gently loosen the soil and pull upward.
If one looks ready, the others are close behind.
Helpful tip :
Do not disturb the soil after planting. Carrots grow best when the soil stays loose and undisturbed.
🍅 Golden Jubilee Tomatoes
What they are:
A bright golden-yellow tomato variety with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Beautiful, colorful, and great for fresh eating.
How to plant:
Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep
Lightly cover with soil
Do not press the soil down tightly
You can plant 2 to 3 seeds in one pot, then thin to the strongest sprout once they grow a few inches tall.
Light:
Full sun is essential
Place in your brightest window
Tomatoes need strong light to grow sturdy stems and healthy fruit.
Water :
Keep soil evenly moist
Water when the top layer begins to feel dry
Do not let the pot sit in standing water
Consistent watering helps prevent stress and weak growth.
How long it takes ;
Sprouts in 5 to 10 days
Ready to produce tomatoes in about 8 to 12 weeks
Tomatoes take longer than leafy greens. Be patient.
How to harvest :
When tomatoes turn fully golden-yellow and feel slightly firm, gently twist and pick them from the vine.
Helpful tip :
As your plant grows taller, it may need support. A small stake or stick can help keep it upright.
🌼 California Poppy
What it is:
A bright, delicate flower known for its golden-orange blooms. Easy to grow and a symbol of California’s natural beauty.
How to plant :
Sprinkle seeds lightly on top of the soil
Gently press them into the surface
Do not bury deeply
California Poppy seeds need light to sprout, so keep them close to the surface.
Light :
Full sun is best
Place in your brightest window
The more light it gets, the more blooms you will see.
Water :
Keep soil lightly moist until sprouting
After sprouting, water when the top layer feels dry
Avoid overwatering. Poppies prefer well-drained soil.
How long it takes :
Sprouts in 10 to 21 days
Blooms appear in about 6 to 8 weeks
Some seeds may sprout sooner than others. That is normal.
How to care :
California Poppies do not like being moved once planted. Let them grow where they start.
Helpful tip :
If plants grow too crowded, gently remove smaller sprouts so stronger ones can thrive.
🌈 Easter Egg Radish
What it is:
A fast-growing radish mix that produces crisp roots in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. Mild, crunchy, and perfect for salads and snacks.
How to plant :
Plant seeds about ½ inch deep
Lightly cover with soil
Space seeds slightly apart
Radishes grow quickly underground, so give them a little room.
Light :
Full sun is best
A bright window works great
More light helps roots develop properly.
Water :
Keep soil consistently moist
Do not let it fully dry out
Avoid overwatering
Even moisture helps radishes grow round and crisp.
How long it takes :
Sprouts in 3 to 7 days
Ready to harvest in about 3 to 4 weeks
Radishes are one of the fastest crops to grow.
How to harvest :
When the top of the root starts to show at the soil surface and feels firm, gently pull upward.
Helpful tip ;
If radishes stay in the soil too long, they can become tough. Harvest once they reach a good size.