How to plant

1) Prepare the Soil: Fill the pot with the provided soil, leaving space at the top.

2) Plant the Seeds: Gently press the seeds into the soil and cover lightly.

3) Watering: Add enough water to moisten the soil without over-saturating.

4) Light & Placement: Place your plant where it gets indirect sunlight.

Herbs Guide

Thyme

From February to April, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared, well-dug, healthy soil that has already been watered.

Typically, seedlings germinate within around 14-21 days.

Keep the plants well-watered. Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm days.

Basil

From April to May, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared pots indoors.

Germination usually takes 10-14 days and once the seedlings have germinated and have grown 10-15cm tall, transplant the seeds or spread the plants 30-50cm apart outdoors.

Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm summer days.

Mint

From March to July, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared, well-dug, healthy soil that has already been watered, right where they are to crop.

Typically, seedlings emerge around 14-21 days.

No thinning is needed, but during dry months, keep the plants well-watered.

Every three weeks, regular sowings will guarantee a steady supply of mint throughout the year.

Cress

Scatter your cress seeds across the surface of a damp kitchen towel.

To keep the seeds from drying out, place the towel into a shallow container, gently press the seeds down to ensure they touch the moisture, and then cover with cling film.

After roughly a week of growing on a tissue, plant your germinated cress common on a layer of seed compost in order to grow mature cress plants.

If they are maintained moist, they will begin to grow in a few days and harvest when the cress common reaches 5cm tall.

Flowers Guide

Zinnia

From March to May, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared, well-dug, healthy soil that has already been watered.

Typically, seedlings germinate within around 14-21 days.

Keep the plants well-watered. Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm days.

Flowering during June through to October.

French Marigold

Sow the French Marigold seeds from March to May.

Directly sow seeds in a prepared seedbed. Add 0.5 cm (1/4 in) of fine soil over the seeds and water plants thoroughly especially during warm summer days.

French Marigold seeds flower from May to October.

Dwarf Cornflower

From March to May, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared, well-dug, healthy soil that has already been watered.

Typically, seedlings germinate within around 14-21 days.

Keep the plants well-watered. Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm days.

Dwarf Cornflower seeds flower from June through to September.

Viola

In trays of damp compost, sow seeds 0.5 cm deep & take care not to overwater.

The seedlings can be transplanted into larger pots or trays once they are sturdy enough.

Keep the plants in a cool area without over crowding them.

In the winter, you can transplant the plants into the place of your choice.

Blue Viola seeds bloom from January through to April.

Dwarf Sunflower

Dwarf Sunflower seeds can be planted straight in the ground where they will bloom.

Plant each seed 12 mm deep in the soil.

Remember to water seeds as they grow.

Support the stem as the sunflower grows in order to ensure growth. (If seeds are planted indoors, pick the strongest stems to grow outside.)

Ongoing Care

Water

Check the soil's moisture regularly; water when it feels dry.

Growth

Once your plant begins sprouting, ensure it has enough space and support.

Troubleshooting

If leaves wilt, adjust watering or light.