Dunecraft Sprout ‘n Grow Coffee Science Kit Is a Fun Idea for Kids and Parents (If It Works)

You know those things that sound like a good idea at the time, but then in hindsight, you realize they weren’t so great after all? This kit may be one of those, but maybe not. It seems like it all depends on your luck.

I’m all for an educational kit for kids that results in a coffee plant (that is said to produce about a pound of coffee) for the parents. That sounds like a total win-win.

As intriguing as it sounds and as educational and fun as it may be, you may be disappointed with the results if the seeds don’t sprout. A few reviewers have reported that their seeds never sprouted, even after waiting two months for something to happen.

The website says to give it more time if that happens, up to six to eight weeks longer, even though the product description says they’ll sprout in three to four weeks. Other reviewers say that their plants are going strong.

When the plants are growing as expected, keep in mind that they can be six to fifteen feet tall (or taller!). Make sure you have the space and the ideal location aesthetically for a plant like this. Three to 16 weeks is also a really long time to wait when you’re a kid (or heck, even a grown-up. I would have trouble waiting and would probably forget about them by the time they were ready to plant).

The kit is $10.93, so you won’t be out too much money even if it doesn’t work (I’ve planted plenty of flowers and other plants that never grew), especially since the kit comes with everything you need. If you’re willing to take the chance on some coffee beans you can proudly say you grew yourself, this might be a fun kit to try with your kids (it’s for ages four and up).

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