Seeds are more cost effective but seedling are a great head start.

I have more success with seedlings. If it’s for the kids, why not try a combination of both? I do grow carrots from seeds, they don’t take long at all to pop up through the dirt

It’s probably exciting for the kids to see plants grow from seeds. But to make things a bit faster and more successful, I like seedlings. Maybe a bit of both would work best

Try a mix of both. That’s what we have done. That way you have quick results but also slower ones that truly show how things grow

As it’s October I would say seedlings,as by the end of December the heat has really got to the garden so you want them growing now,seeds should have been planted early spring ,September.

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def seedlings. they have more chance of survival when they are at a certain size, seeds are fine too but plant 3-4 seeds for every plant you want. and one of them should survive

seedlings or seeds. just be wary buying plants because it is hard to recreate the same nursery conditions

seedlings are better, they are faster and seem to harvest better. Yes seeds are cheaper, but a lot of the time not all of them will germinate. Maybe try a little of both.

a mix of both that way the kids wont be disheartned when seeds take so long, and you can pick up seedlings at good prices places like bunnings

I prefer seedlings because more quicker and mostly succeed.

we usually do a mix of both

If suggest seeds! The kids love burying the little seeds into the ground and their little eyes glow when they see them start growing.

I’d suggest a mix of seeds & seedlings so that they can see the whole process.

there are some good comments here

seeds are cheaper but seedlings are usually tougher

Seedling for kids…instant visual, however stuff that grows quickly from seed, like corn and sunflowers can be exciting to watch!

Why not grow your own seedlings! they will take better and stronger in the garden, seeds can be a little unpredictable but remember there is something magical about watching new life spring from the dirt.

Some good advice there below.

I generally use aeedlings I much prefer them over seeds