Plant Theatre Herb Garden Kit - Grow 6 Varieties of Herbs with Seeds, Starter Pots, Planting Markers and Peat Discs - Gardening Gifts for Women & Men

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If you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs that you buy regularly, then this is a fabulous time to start your own herb garden. It doesn’t need to be big. Herb kits for the UK market are easily available and simple to buy or put together. Whether you want a grow your own herbs indoors kit or to buy a herb garden kit for the outdoors, there is a lot of choice! Even if you haven’t been using fresh herbs in your cooking, then why not expand your herb horizons and get started with our top herb garden kits – it’s an easy way to test the waters, see how it affects your cooking and meal taste and then expand your herb garden in the future!

You might be thinking: this seems like a lot of effort… why not just grow plants in soil? Well, hydroponic plants grow around 30 per cent faster, they generally produce a higher yield, you don’t need to worry about over or under-watering your plants (meaning they won’t die if you forget to water them for a month) and you can grow seasonal plants, such as strawberries and tomatoes, all year round. Indoor herb gardens actually deter bugs more than they attract them, particularly if you plant mint and rosemary into the mix. Sage is a good insect repellant too. Most natural insect repellants include mint, lemon balm, or rosemary in some form, so growing them indoors will help to deter indoor bugs.

Akarina 01 starter pack: £169.99, Akarina

Spend a minute or two each day paying attention to your plants. “It’s easy to catch problems when they’re small,” Judd says. “Even ‘no work’ indoor gardens benefit from a caring gardener.” If you're already an herb-growing pro and are up for a new challenge, the Nutrabinns NutraPonics system just might be the project you've been looking for. This 48-pot vertical hydroponic system facilitates the growth of herbs, fruits, vegetables, or flowers as you wish. The seeds sprout in a soil-free environment and are sustained with water, nutrients, and aeration supplied by the NutraPonics' pump system. Botanium is a “smart” plant pot that automatically waters your plants for you several times a day, meaning no over or under watering, and less fuss and more growth. The water tank lasts several weeks, and features a handy window on one side so you can easily see when it needs topping up. Instead of submerging the plants in water, Botanium uses a porous growing medium that retains a lot of water without draining the roots, while also providing an aerated environment for the roots, meaning faster growth and more control.

Mild indoor temperatures are fine for most annual herbs,” Fletcher says. “Basil may need extra heat if your house is cool, as it's happiest above 75 degrees.” Many indoor herb gardens come with just about everything you need to get started, from seeds or seedlings to plant nutrients, care tips, and more. Keep an eye out for any indoor pests. “The sooner you deal with a pest invasion, the better chance you’ll have of getting it under control,” Bawden-Davis says. “Keep in mind that healthy plants tend to ward off pests and diseases, so make sure you’re watering only when the plants need it and provide proper lighting and regular fertilizing.” Kitchen Appliances & Tools Home & Kitchen All Kitchen Appliances & Tools Coffee Makers Cookware Air Fryers Mixers Kitchen Gadgets Hair Care Wellness All Hair Care Shampoos Purple Shampoos Thinning Hair Head Shavers Flat Irons Hair DryersComputers Tech All Computers Laptops Gaming Laptops Laptops for College Students Computer Monitors Ergonomic Keyboards This kit does not include pots or seeds, so you'll need to choose your own. Depending on the size of your selected pots, you'll probably only be able to fit three or four types of herbs, but that should fulfill the needs of most home cooks. Thanks to the LED lamp that simulates sunlight, you can choose to grow either light-loving or low-light herbs. The light is timed to be on for 16 hours a day, and can get quite warm to the touch, but this can be adjusted, turned off or dimmed if you prefer. Due to the white exterior, discolouration from algae is more noticeable. Akarina recommends refreshing the water in the culture trays and wiping them down with a cloth if it becomes excessive. Akarina 01 is the flagship model, but there are two others available that are cheaper and just as aesthetically pleasing. Small Home Appliances Home & Kitchen All Small Home Appliances Vacuums Air Conditioners Space Heaters Humidifiers It’s important to note that you don’t necessarily need to sit your plants on a windowsill for them to grow. You can hang shelves or use plant stands to keep your herbs near brighter areas of your home. Organic vs. Conventional

Hydroponic farming en masse is on the rise in urban areas, but now it’s entering the do-it-at-home market, with brands such as Seed Pantry and Ikea offering plug in and play kits. Whether you’re buying seeds, seedlings, plants, propagation gear, gardening tools or items for the kitchen, here are our favourite suppliers. Best for Seeds & PlantsEasy to use control panel says when to add water, reminds you when to add plant food, and automatically turns lights on and off! What’s included: six pods gourmet herb seed kit (includes Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil, mint), patented nutrients The pots come with detailed instructions on the types of plants you can grow and the best methods of growing, but you are also free to experiment, and flowers work too, such as hyacinth. You can grow things to eat, but in smaller quantities than the other units. We think an assortment of the pots would look great arranged on a shelf. An added bonus: they’re dishwasher safe. The lamp also has a built-in timer and easy-to-install arm extensions so the lights raise as your plants grow. While it does come with an app, we didn’t find it very useful. "You can learn more about your plant pods on the app, but that’s about it," says Sassos.

Garden Republic also offers users plenty of online assistance to help cultivate their gardening skills. In addition to instructional videos, you can reach out to a team of gardening experts and horticulturists for assistance. You also have the opportunity to participate in various online communities. Garden Republic Has a strong commitment to sustainability and grows its heirloom, non-GMO herb seeds in the USA. However, we did read some reports that the seeds didn’t grow at all, leading some to question the quality of the seeds. Aeroponic systems are a more advanced form of hydroponics, using air or moist environments rather than soil. These systems spray nutrient-rich water on the plant’s exposed roots, while hydroponic systems require plants to grow in the solution. Growing your own herbs can be as easy as you want to make it. The EASIEST way to get started is to grab a “grow your own herb kit” with everything that you need to get started. Grow them on your sunny and warm windowsills to start with and then progress from there. Match your produce with your environment. Choose a plant that will thrive in your space’s conditions. “Try to avoid plants that benefit from pollination and need to spend some time outdoors,” Frymark says.There are four main growing systems that indoor gardening systems use: soil-based, hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic systems. If you just want to buy the plants themselves, then these are great options for your own herb growing plans. If we were starting today we would get one of these grow your own herb kits