Cangro’s Upside-Down Business Challenge

Forget trust falls and awkward icebreakers—Cangro’s Upside-Down Tomato Challenge is a team-building experience like no other! This fun and competitive initiative brings colleagues together as they go head-to-head—and business teams face off—to grow the biggest and healthiest upside-down tomato plant.

The challenge kicks off with a morning of creativity and camaraderie as participants plant their tomatoes and decorate their cans at the office. From there, the real fun begins—each employee takes their plant home, where the competition heats up as they nurture their tomatoes over the next three months. Along the way, they’ll share insights, compare progress, and get a unique glimpse into each other’s worlds beyond the workplace, breaking down formal barriers and fostering deeper connections.

Are you ready to grow together? Let the challenge begin

“It is in the arena of friendly competition that bonds are forged, and relationships stand the test of time.”
– A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Team Builder

Get your staff competing against one another to see who can grow the biggest, upside-down tomato plant. Light-hearted competition adds an element of fun and excitement to the workplace. It can break the monotony, energize employees, and make work more enjoyable. When employees are engaged and having fun, it can positively impact their overall job satisfaction and well-being. 

Branding Opportunities

By having your company’s branding prominently displayed on our upside-down tomato planter, you increase brand visibility. As the planter is placed in people’s homes or gardens, it acts as a constant reminder of your brand  and creates a sense of attachment and loyalty among customers. 

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How does it all work…

  • Business registration of R2500
  • R450.00 per employee covers the entire 3 month process
  • Starts in the October 2025
  • Cans will be branded with your corporate logo
  • Cangro kits (incl soil and seedlings) delivered directly to place of business.
  • Participants will have 8 weeks in which to grow the biggest upside-down plant possible.
  • The tomato plants are to be cared for at home and MUST be grown upside down.
  • Online support to businesses and employees available throughout the competition.
  • At the end of the 8-week growing window, employees will email a photo submission of their plant for judging.
  • Finalists will be chosen, and their plants displayed on our Facebook page.
  • The winning plant will be determined by independent, external judges and based on overall size and health of the plant.
  • Winners will be announced online and communicated directly to the business. 

Good Corporate Citizenship

Want to take it a step further? Support Chaeli’s School Challenge by sponsoring disadvantaged and disabled learners to join the fun! Experience the magic firsthand by participating in a school activation, where you can plant alongside the young growers and see the impact of your support in action.

By sponsoring educational activities, companies invest in the development and skill enhancement of students. Our upside-down tomato plant competition promotes hands-on learning, encourages scientific curiosity, and enhances knowledge about gardening, biology, and sustainability

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