Willie and the Salad Bonanza Contest

Updated 2024

Willie and the Salad Bonanza is a contest open to elementary, middle, and high school teams, along with other K-12 community organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA, or other teams, interested in the scientific principles surrounding plant growth.

The challenge is to grow the largest amount of three designated and provided varieties of leafy greens in a communal container using no more than five-gallons of growing medium over a 45-day time span, documenting this effort.

The 2024 contest has officially ended-thank you to all who participated! Be sure to check back in fall 2025 for details on the next opportunity to join the fun.

Please email Horticulture - Small Farms agent Anthony Reardon with inquiries. Happy growing!