Beetroot and Lettuce at Washingpool Farm

The beetroot and lettuce are growing well in the poly tunnel and are ready for the shop.

Beetroot is a pretty amazing vegetable, it’s very nutritious and every part of it is edible! You can make beetroot crisps, beetroot brownies, beetroot tart, beetroot risotto, beetroot cake, beetroot burger and it’s a very good dye.

The Worlds Heaviest Beetroot Weighed 23.4 kg (51lb 9.4 oz) was grown by Ian Neale from Shepton Mallet, UK. That’s slightly less than a big bag of cement

For information sheet download Beetroot and lettuce at Washingpool – May 2021

Testimonials

KS1 class

We had a great time visiting on the day- great weather- great venue! thanks again for all your help. The children still talk about it all the time

KS1 class

Great day

Great day which engaged all learners.

Greenford C of E Primary

Thank you for a lovely day. My TA said it was the best trip she had been on. The activities were just right and we so lucky with the weather.

Greenford C of E Primary

Salway Ash C of E Primary

The children all had a great day and are still talking about their trip.

Salway Ash C of E Primary

Symondsbury gardeners

I’m not keen on courgettes but I gave them a go!

Symondsbury gardeners

KS1 Charmouth

I liked the chickens best their feathers were so soft.

KS1 Charmouth

St Michael’s Lyme Regis

We had a really wonderful day! Visiting Washingpool Farm allowed the children to experience a working farm in action. Throughout the visit, the children met a variety of animals and learnt about farm machinery. They developed an understanding of the farming seasons and how the animals vary. It would be really interesting to visit the farm again during the spring/summer months to compare. Thank you so much for leading the day and helping the children to have a REAL farm experience!

St Michael’s Lyme Regis

…the best day ever!