Scholastic Root-Vue Farm

by HSP Nature Toys

Product Features

• A Complete Garden Laboratory
• Formulated grow mix, three seed packets, growth chart, plant identification labels and six experiments

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 10 x 16.7 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004W5ZB
• Item model number: 162
• Our recommended age: 4 - 14 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,956 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Habitats
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Plant the seeds, and watch the roots grow down. In this fascinating garden laboratory, kids of all ages can watch the action below the ground. Plant the seeds and follow the roots over time as they grow.

Complete kit includes self watering grow unit, eight special biopower grow mix wagers, three packs of seeds, labels and 16-page booklet with instructions and experiments. Oppenheim and Dr. Toy award winner.

Measures 16" x 5.57" x 9.57".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Usually like these types of toys....but, May 7, 2004

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a science loving mom (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Scholastic Root-Vue Farm (Toy)

I was real disappointed with this product. I usually like toys that allow children to grow things and I felt this would be a real good learning experience. However....out of the 20+ seeds that we tried planting, only 2 actually sprouted. The directions say to plant them 1/4 inch from the viewing window. We did this the first time and when it sprouted, we were unable to see the root! I recommend planting the seeds right next to the viewing window and planting a few more than the 3-4 seeds per hole that they say in the instructions. (Or try a different product...The Wee Enchanted Garden is Great!)

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful way to learn about plants!, February 23, 2003

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J. Alvergue - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Scholastic Root-Vue Farm (Toy)

My six-year-old daughters are enthralled by the root view! What an excellent way to instill a fascination and love of science!
I highly recommend this for all children (okay, I'll admit it, I'm pretty fascinated with it myself!)

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not like it looks, May 6, 2004

A Kid's Review

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Scholastic Root-Vue Farm (Toy)

it LOOKS really cool. Its a really cool IDEA. But we couldn't see them like you do in the picture. But its the same box thing (just styrofoam and a clear plastic "window") as the "worm-vue-wonder" so we'll fill it with worms now and see if that works any better