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.

Registration is required. It is open until September 3rd, 2024 and is free for the first 32 groups registered. Germination and soaking of seeds may not start prior to Septemer 4th, 2024.

Logos. Willie and the Salad Bonanza and Johnson County K-State Extension

Seeds can be picked up by sponsor or designee at the Johnson County Extension office (11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1500, Olathe, Ks) August 29-30, or Sept. 3rd from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Read for more details and rules.

Judging will commence and winners will be announced on October 19th, '24 in four levels: Grade K-5, 6-8, 9-12, and Mixed Age.

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

4 students per team. 3 types of produce. 1 container. 45 days.