What if we told you that fresh, straight-from-the-garden veggies and herbs were possible — even in your NYC apartment? It’s true, you really can have it all. One of the 21st century’s greatest innovations is the advent of the indoor garden kit. These Instagram-worthy starter kits come with everything you need to grow lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, and succulents — all from the comfort of your own home.
Overwhelmed by the choices? Have no fear, Grove is here. We’ve gathered up the best indoor garden kits so you can waste less time searching and more time growing and harvesting so you can get to the best part — eating the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.
This list of products was determined by ratings and reviews from Grove members.
Stay humble by growing your own vegetables at home with help from this Spade to Fork Organic Vegetable Garden Kit. This organic garden kit comes with the essentials you’ll need to begin growing lettuce, radishes, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and carrots — the perfect rainbow of veggies for your plate. Along with five certified USDA organic seed …
Add Italian herbs to your cooking… mmm pizza, pasta, you name it with help from this Modern Sprout DIY Seed Ball Kit - Pizza Garden. This seed ball kit gives you what you need to make up to 20 nutrient-rich seed balls. Instructions are included to make things easy breezy even if you’re a beginning gardener. Not only can your household benefit from …
An impressive way to grow your own greens at home packaged in a modern design, this Hamama Microgreens Grow Kit with Bamboo Frame needs only water to get going. Each of the included seed packets grows in just one week, so you can start enjoying fresh greens almost as quickly as you began growing them. This microgreens grow box makes a great gift, …
Save when you bundle with Grove — this Hamama Seed Quilts Variety Pack comes with five of the Hamama Seed Quilts refills, including the Spicy Daikon Radish, Super Salad Mix, Hearty Broccoli, Energizing Kale, and Zesty Mix. These DIY microgreen seed quilts are super easy to grow at home with the Hamama Microgreens Starter Kit. Get greens to use in …
Discover the joy of herb gardening right inside your home with this Modern Sprout Eco Planter - Basil. This planter has taken the delight of outdoor gardening and put it on your window sill. This wonder of indoor cultivation takes the guesswork out of planting. It comes with instructions and all the tools and materials you'll need to bring herbs …
Searching for an easy and fun way to grow your own organic, non-GMO mushrooms at home? Try the Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Grow Kit! In less than two weeks, you’ll be growing your own gourmet pearl oyster mushrooms right out of the box.
Want to see a grow kit in action? Here’s what happened when a NYC native tried growing microgreens from …
Grow your own microgreens at home in about one week with this easy-to-use Hamama Seed Quilt. Just use it alongside the Hamama Microgreens Starter Kit, and grow greens for salads, sandwiches, and smoothies in no time. Choose from a variety of Hamama Seed Quilt refills, including Spicy Daikon Radish, Super Salad Mix, Hearty Broccoli, Energizing Kale, …
All of the indoor garden kits in our list are highly rated by Grove members, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best indoor garden, no matter which kit you choose. Some of the easiest herbs to grow indoors are basil, oregano, mint, chives, sage, rosemary, and thyme — these herbs are a cinch to care for and don’t require special treatment, unlike many other herbs.
Grove writer Harry Rabinowitz really does live in an NYC apartment. With chaotic weather, unpredictable lighting, and spotty heating — combined with his self-proclaimed, natural knack for killing plants — we were excited to see how he did with an indoor garden kit. Follow along as he goes from unboxing to yielding his first harvest from Hamama, and get a first-person perspective on how easy it is to use an indoor garden kit.
There are a ton of herbs that are super easy to grow indoors. If you’re worried about how they’ll do in the winter — don’t be. Most folks have their heat set to 65–70℉ during the colder months, which is a great temp for these easy indoor herbs to grow in. A good rule of (green) thumb is: If you’re comfortable, the plants are comfortable.
Here’s a list of herbs you can grow indoors:
Vegetables that are easy to grow indoors include:
The most intimidating part of starting your own indoor garden is often the amount of supplies required to get ‘er up and running. That’s the beauty of indoor garden kits — everything you need is in one easy-to-set-up package. These kits include seeds, soil discs, peat pots, plant markers, and instructions — all you need to bring to the table is water and a sprinkling of patience as your crops grow.
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