I am ordering for a School, when is the best time to start the project?Updated 9 months ago

The butterfly life cycle is very much temperature-dependent, so we can never be accurate on how long the cycle will take in your particular setting.

 

At the start of the caterpillar season in March and April, please allow at least 5 weeks for the cycle to complete.  If your setting is cool overnight you can store the caterpillar cups away in a cupboard, or cover them with a towel.

 

As the weather warms up, the cycle will start to decrease in time, reducing to around 3 weeks in the height of summer, before returning to 4-5 in September.

 

Before ordering, take into account your term dates so the children don't miss any of the project.

Please feel free to call, email or use the online chat facility for further advice.