Planting Edible Plants in School Scheme 2025/26

 

Organizer

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)

Details of the Scheme

1. Release of videos to participating schools explaining the precautions for receiving edible plant seedlings as well as distribution of seedlings of edible plants by the LCSD; and
2. The school may organise planting activities for their students in the campus.

Please refer to Prospectus for details.

Objectives

To promote school greening campaigns, raise the awareness of students about greening and cultivate their interests in growing plants.

Eligibility of Entry

All local registered primary, secondary, special schools and kindergartens may apply.

Application

Please complete the application form at Appendix 1. Applications should reach the Zoological and Horticultural Education Unit by fax (Fax No.: 2367 0556), email at zheu@lcsd.gov.hk [email subject line: Application for OPOFS and PEPSS 2025/26 (school name)] or post to 1/F, Kowloon Park Office, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon on or before the closing date.

Closing Date of Application

6 June 2025

Schedule

	Item	Date
(a)	Invite applications	May 2025
(b)	Provision of delivery schedule of flower/edible plant seedlings	September 2025
(c)	Delivery of flower/edible plant seedlings to schools by the LCSD	Between Early November and Early December 2025
(d)	Submission of activity record books and questionnaires	Mid-April 2026

Video of One Person, One Flower Scheme and Planting Edible Plants in School Scheme

Video of Notes on Receiving Seedlings

Information Leaflets

Delivery Schedule of Flower and Edible Plant Seedlings

Enquiry: 2723 6053