Herb Kits For Beginners

Planting an herb garden is a delightful and rewarding pastime that has been enjoyed by people all over the world. However, for some individuals, there are many factors which make growing a garden from seed an unrealistic endeavor. This poses a challenge to those who are unable to plant a garden in soil but who still desire fresh grown herbs and all of their benefits. What's the solution? An herb kit, of course! Herb kits make it possible for even those without green thumb to grow beautiful, fragrant and delicious herbs. Plus, thanks to the enterprising manufacturers and distributors of herb kits, it is possible to find a kit at any price point for almost any type of herb garden one could want.

There are many reasons why someone wouldn't be able to grow their own herb garden from scratch. To begin with, it is physical work which requires the gardener to be bent over on his or her knees for a substantial amount of time. Depending on the physical condition of the gardener, this can range from being a mildly uncomfortable experience to being downright physically impossible. And even though one could plant herbs in pots using a potting bench or table, what if the herb grower doesn't have a green thumb? Others who desire their own herbs won't have the desire to convert their yard into an "herb-friendly" environment while some don't have a yard at all. Then there's the time factor. With today's hectic schedules, some would-be herb growers just want the end result: a beautiful herb plant grown from home without any of the time or physical commitments that are mandatory when growing an indoor or outdoor garden from scratch.

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The answer for those who want their own fresh herbs but can't plant their own garden is an herb kit. Herb kits come in all shapes and sizes, from hydroponic kits which grow herbs with nutrients and water (no soil) to miniature greenhouses that fit on your kitchen counter. The general idea of an herb kit is to allow the gardener to grow their own herbs as quickly and conveniently as possible with no hassle and no guesswork regardless of experience. There are so many types of kits available but all of them have a few things in common. First of all, every kit will come with seeds or cuttings.

All of them will come with some type of instruction which will be especially useful to the beginner. The kits that use soil to grow the plants supply soil that's "ready-to-use" so that the gardener won't have to worry about mixing, aerating or draining. If the kit is hydroponic, then all the user needs to do is add nutrients when an indicator lamp lights up. And, of course, pots or containers are included but with some, the entire kit is a container complete with an attached water tank and grow lamp, such as those manufactured by Aerogarden. Also, a kit can be for placement indoors or outdoors, each of which will contain the appropriate plants.

Herb kits are usually specialized herb gardens meaning that all of the herbs will serve a specific and common purpose. The most common type are the Culinary Herb Kits. These come with herbs like Sage, Mustard, Chives, Savory, Garlic, Sweet Marjoram, Dill, Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro and Parsley. Herbal Tea Garden kits are popular with herbal tea enthusiasts and are supplied with one or more the following: Anise, Lemon Bergamot, Angelica, Lemon Grass, German Chamomile, Peppermint, Rosemary, Catnip, Lemon Balm, and Marigold. And for those who'd like to grown their own medicinal herbs, they can find kits that contain Cayenne, Valerian, Peppermint, Yarrow, Milk Thistle, Echinacea, Fever Few and Lemon Balm.

In short, if you want fresh grown herbs but don't have the room, time, desire, or physical ability to start a traditional herb garden from seed, purchasing an herb kit is the answer you've been looking for. A quick search online using the keywords "herb kit" will return a variety of dealers who sell quality and affordable kits. You'll be growing the herbs you want in no time at all!

Herb Kits For Beginners