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Growing Green Minds at Primary School in Leicester

Leicester Primary School embarked on a transformative journey with Harho GrowPro boxes, integrating them seamlessly into their classroom curriculum. Over the course of three months, 30 enthusiastic young minds aged 6-7 explored the wonders of growing greens as part of their in-class learning experience.

Case Profile:

Case Study Group: Primary School
Ages: 6-7
Participants: 30
Background: New growers

Harho’s team hand-delivered GrowPro boxes to the school, each child receiving their own box complete with instructions and a booklet. 

  • Overview
  • Daily Usage & Engagement
  • Feedback
Overview
"From a learning experience perspective, this was a one off for my children. Yes, in other classes where we have grown, it's always enjoyable, but the app, the learning and questions really supported the experience. I can see how this has a place in classroom, in every school across the country. Thank you."

Under the guidance of their teacher, the class collectively prepared the soil and planted a variety of seeds, igniting excitement as they witnessed the soil expand magically before their eyes.

At the end of the three-month journey, each child proudly took home their GrowPro box, sparking further interest and involvement from parents. The success of this pilot program demonstrates the potential for Harho's innovative approach to education and sustainability to be replicated in classrooms nationwide, shaping the green minds of tomorrow.

Key call outs

  • Growing activity took place in a classroom January 24-March 24
  • Teacher reported that it was easy to set up 
  • Excellent ongoing experience through the 3 months
  • All boxes successfully completed grows
  • Reported high levels of excitement with soil and green sprouts growing with daily checks by children
  • App and learning development expansion requested to further enhance the classroom experience
  • In April 2024 Harho delivered to the above point with an education centre which had a variety of questions which would keep those young minds occupied
  • An tailored programme for schools being worked on in Q2 2024

Daily Usage & Engagement

Implementation: Harho's team hand-delivered GrowPro boxes to the school, each child receiving their own box complete with instructions and a booklet. Under the guidance of their teacher, the class collectively prepared the soil and planted a variety of seeds, igniting excitement as they witnessed the soil expand magically before their eyes.

Engagement:

The children eagerly tended to their greens, with Monday mornings becoming a highlight as they checked on the progress of their plants. The thrill of watching the seeds sprout and grow kept them engaged and eager to learn more about the growing process.

App Integration:

The Harho app proved to be an invaluable tool, enhancing the learning experience beyond just growing greens. The daily reminders and watering alerts empowered students to take ownership of their plants' care, while the app's educational content enriched their understanding of topics such as nutrition and sustainability.

Data Insights:

We were able to see that this was a Mon-Fri activity enjoyed by this class. Even identifying that this teacher would answer questions and continue their daily streak. 

Key stats around usage

  • Completed full 90 day programme
  • Children sampled greens in class- other took home to try with meals
  • All greens grown successfully harvested
  • 95 day streak completed
  • 8 hours spent within the app
  • 150 points scored within the app

Feedback

Feedback and Future Development:

Feedback from both students and teachers highlighted the desire for more diverse learning opportunities within the app. Responding to this input, Harho is expanding its educational offerings to include a wider range of interactive learning modules and weekly programs tailored to classroom use.

Impact and Expansion: At the end of the three-month journey, each child proudly took home their GrowPro box, sparking further interest and involvement from parents. The success of this pilot program demonstrates the potential for Harho's innovative approach to education and sustainability to be replicated in classrooms nationwide, shaping the green minds of tomorrow.

What has happened since this case study

  • App developments live in April 24
  • Tutorial added into app upon logging in
  • Education centre added with adult and expert learning
  • Sustainability & ESG questions added
  • App allows social sharing of your growing experience
  • Incentives offered for schools promoting to families to grow
  • Charitable gifting for businesses to donate to schools

Why schools should grow with Harho
From classroom to home

This is more than growing greens, the growing experience starts in classrooms, uses an app to keep engagement levels high. It then ends up being taken home and enjoyed with family

Learn as children grow

With our dedicated education centre within the app, you can learn and also teach children (and teachers too) about the environment, greens, nutrition, sustainability, ESG & much more.

247 App Support

Your school will receive 12 months free access to our dedicated app which supports them from box to plate. Daily reminders for watering and lots to inspire the entire school

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn about the questions asked by Schools adopting Harho as a growing partner

  1. How do I order for my University?

    It all starts with a message. Our team can then discuss which is the most suitable package for your university. We offer excellent discounts for orders made bulk. 

  2. Do you have a minimum order?

    No minimum orders to make a purchase. We do offer exceptional discounts for orders over 1000 units.

  3. What happens during prolonged breaks?

    This is the beauty of our products, you have options:

    Our GrowHydro box is self watering and can give around 2 weeks worth of water once left alone. 

    Our GrowPro box is perfect to carry home for those in love with the experience. They come with a lid which can be sealed with tap (but please carry with care). 

    We have heard of campuses adopt a drop off station for grows where a delegated individual can look to water the greens on students behalf.

  4. What comes in each box?

    All of the same items arrive in each box, no matter which grow box you choose;

    x3 grow boxes, 13x seed packets, x2 soil bags, mini mist spray, seed planter & an activation code (for app access)

  5. Can we track usage?

    For those Universities who want to understand more about their investment and to use towards ESG agendas, we have data reporting options (at an additional cost). This can tell you whose using the app and how much, a ground-breaking tool for growing.

  6. How do we roll this out?

    There are many ways you can roll this out across the campus. If bought in bulk for year 1 students, it can be put into each room as a welcome gift.

    For incentives, gifts and rewards, we have seen pick up and drop off points as being effective. 

  7. Why is this good for our students?

    There are so many reasons, lets pull out where we see incredible value: 

    1. Education: Our grow boxes offer university students a hands-on learning experience, fostering practical knowledge about sustainability, food production, and healthy living. With our app's educational resources, students can engage in interactive learning modules tailored to their academic interests.

    2. Wellbeing: Growing plants at home has been shown to positively impact mental health and overall wellbeing. Our grow boxes provide students with a therapeutic outlet, reducing stress levels and promoting a sense of accomplishment as they nurture their plants to maturity.

    3. Convenience: Our compact and easy-to-use grow boxes are ideal for university students living in dorms or small apartments. With minimal space requirements and simple setup, students can enjoy the benefits of homegrown produce without the need for a traditional garden plot.

  8. Can we get access to the data usage of our students?

    Absolutely, we offer data packages where you can learn about your investment. Not only this but we have lots of data reporting we can share which can help you meet sustainability goals and report numbers for your ESG policies. 

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