Kentucky third grader wins ‘Best in State’ scholarship for 26-pound cabbage

INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (WXIX) – A student from northern Kentucky won $ 1,000 after being selected as one of the winners of a cabbage grow competition.

Kenton Elementary third grade student Brody Brock participated in Bonnie Plants 3rd Year Cabbage Program, which gives students hands-on gardening experience by growing cabbages.

A student from each of the 48 contiguous states was selected for a $ 1,000 scholarship based on the student’s enthusiasm to participate and learn as well as the size and general appearance of their cabbage. .

Brock was awarded the Kentucky Scholarship as well as the “best in the state” bragging rights for growing a 26-pound cabbage, according to a Bonnie Plants media relations representative.

After taking a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, Bonnie Plants relaunched the cabbage program this spring to help students connect with nature.

Mike Sutterer, President and CEO of Bonnie Plants, said: “We re-launched the Grade 3 Chou program in the spring as a safe and friendly distance learning activity to inspire children from all walks of life to develop a love of gardening. “

All participating students received a cabbage starter plant and the lessons needed to care for their plant.

Once their cabbage was mature, the students submitted a photo of it for a chance to win the “Best in State” scholarship.

Angela Thomas, Head of Corporate Communications at Bonnie Plants, said: “It’s really amazing to see firsthand how the Grade 3 Chou program is able to inspire a love of the vegetable garden in young people and make them grow. our next generation of gardeners. “

According to Bonnie Plants, the cabbage spring program 2022 will open in January.

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