Let’s talk grow kits! Grow kits are an oft-overlooked way to have tasty herbs, plump tomatoes, and cool houseplants without investing a ton of time and energy. These starter packs have all the goodies you need to get an indoor garden up and running – like soil, seeds, pots, and plant markers. We especially love the tried-and-true microgreens kit, but options like desert rose bonsai trees and pear cacti are great for urban dwellers who’d rather have a taste of the desert.
Tips and tricks for indoor grow kits
Experiencing technical difficulties? Don’t worry, we won’t tell you the problem with your grow kit is that you planted it under the wrong moon (although the waxing moon is the best time to plant, if you’re wondering). Here are two ways you can get the most success out of your indoor grow kits.
Give your seeds a soak
A common issue with grow kits is that the seeds won’t sprout. Seeds are dormant until they detect enough moisture to germinate, but you can trick them into opening. Set your seeds in a small bowl, then fill the bowl with hot water from your sink. Let the seeds soak for 12 to 24 hours — but no more than 48 hours. After they’ve had a good soak, plant them as per the directions on your grow kit.
Tell mold to stick it where the sun don’t shine
Another issue grow kits face is moldy sprouts – but there’s an easy fix. Mold tends to grow on plants that aren’t getting enough sunlight or air circulation, so make sure your grow kit is in a sunny area — south or west facing windows are the best for this — and place a fan near the plants to improve air flow.
