Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids

Nanjala holding a Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited

Nanjala’s idea engages primary school children (ages 6-12 years) in gardening by guiding them to grow plants from seed to maturity. The aim is to instill environmental responsibility, provide therapeutic benefits, and spark curiosity by showing how food is produced. A sample grow kit—designed with green principles—makes it easy to cultivate short-term edible crops such as coriander, sunflower, and tomatoes. Through this hands-on process, children experience the rewards of nurturing life while learning the value of sustainability. The concept blends education, well-being, and environmental stewardship into a simple, practical activity that connects young learners to nature and its cycles.

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Development Stage: Design and prototyping, including 3D pot “wrapper” packaging, seed packs for tomato, sunflower, and dhania (coriander), wireframe for the “iGrow” app, Grow Kit brand identity and strategy, and an informational poster.

Proposed Printing: 100% recycled kraft card paper, 300gsm+, two-colour print.

Institution: University of Nairobi, Faculty of Built Environment and Design, Department of Art and Design

Team: Teresa Lubano, Creative and Art Director | Prof. Lilac Osanjo, Supervising Lecturer

Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids three kits; dhania, sunflower and tomato.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids: dhania, tomato, and sunflower seeds with a terracotta pot (2022).
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; tomato surround package.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; dhania surround package.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; sunflower surround package.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; tomato seeds enveloped package.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; dhania seeds enveloped package.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; sunflower seeds enveloped package.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; iGrow plant tracker notional wireframe for app.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited
Nanjala Edible Grow Kit for Kids; iGrow plant tracker notional wireframe for app.(2022) © The Nanjala Company Limited

Together with the Nanjala Grow Kit, we have created an iGrow App,  a plant growth tracker for kids, offering practical guidance for nurturing sunflowers, dhania, or tomatoes. Features include plant details, watering schedules, planting steps, growth tracking, sunlight monitoring, pest and weeding alerts, and educational content about the environment. A QR code on the grow kit links directly to the app.

If you’re an educator, app developer or sustainability investor interested in taking this idea to market, contact studio@nanjaladesign.com. © 2022 The Nanjala Company Limited. All rights reserved.