Our kits are built so that anyone can grow fresh herbs and vegetables at home, regardless of experience or space. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you place your order to the day you pick your first leaf of basil or bite into a cherry tomato you grew yourself.
Start by browsing our range of gardening kits, each one designed for a different space and purpose. If you have a sunny kitchen windowsill and want fresh herbs for cooking, the Herb Starter Kit is a great entry point. If you have a small patio or balcony and want to try growing vegetables, the Veggie Grow Box gives you lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and spring onions in a self-watering planter.
For families looking for a hands-on activity with children, the Family Growing Bundle includes child-friendly labels and a picture-based care guide. And if you want a bit of everything, the Kitchen Garden Set packs six plant varieties into one compact wooden planter that fits on most countertops. Every kit is priced in euros and ships from our warehouse in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
Not sure which kit suits you best? Our product pages include detailed descriptions of what's included, the space each kit needs, and estimated first-harvest timelines. You can also reach our team at [email protected] for personalised recommendations based on your setup.
Average selection time
Under 3 minutes
Average setup time
8-10 minutes
Once you've placed your order, your kit ships from Ashbourne within 24 hours on weekdays. Standard delivery via An Post or DPD takes 3 to 5 business days anywhere in Ireland. If you're in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, or Waterford, next-day express delivery is available for β¬6.99. Orders over β¬50 ship free.
Your kit arrives in a sturdy, fully recyclable cardboard box. Inside, you'll find your seedlings packed in protective sleeves to keep them healthy during transit, pre-measured bags of peat-free organic compost, biodegradable or wooden pots depending on your kit, slow-release plant food pellets, and a printed care guide with numbered steps and clear illustrations.
Setting up takes about ten minutes. You fill the pots with compost, transplant the seedlings from their travel containers, add the plant food, give everything a good watering, and place the pots where they'll get natural light. The care guide tells you exactly how deep to plant, how much water to use, and which direction your windowsill should face for best results in Irish light conditions.
Healthy Seedlings
Pre-grown in Irish nurseries (Co. Meath & Co. Wexford), acclimatised to local conditions
Peat-Free Organic Compost
Pre-measured bags with the right nutrient balance for each plant variety
Pots & Planters
Biodegradable pots or wooden planters depending on your kit choice
Slow-Release Plant Food
Organic pellets that feed your plants for up to 8 weeks after planting
Printed Care Guide
Step-by-step instructions with illustrations, seasonal tips for Irish growers
With everything in place, your main job is simple: water your plants as directed on the care card and make sure they're getting enough natural light. For indoor kits, a south-facing or southwest-facing windowsill works best during the Irish growing season, which runs from roughly March through October. During winter months, any bright spot near a window will do for herbs like basil, parsley, and mint.
Most herb kits produce their first usable leaves within three to four weeks. You can start snipping small amounts of basil, mint, or chives as soon as the plants are well-established and continue harvesting regularly, which actually encourages the plants to grow more. Vegetable kits take a bit longer: expect lettuce and rocket within four to five weeks, spring onions in six to seven weeks, and cherry tomatoes in eight to ten weeks depending on sunlight and temperature.
The key is to pick only what you need for each meal and let the rest keep growing. A single basil plant, properly maintained, can produce fresh leaves for four to six months. Over time, you'll develop a rhythm: water in the morning, pick what you need before cooking, and enjoy food that's genuinely fresh. Many of our customers tell us that once they start, they quickly want to expand with additional kits or replacement seedlings.
Basil plant lifespan
4-6 months of harvests
Growing doesn't stop once you've set up your kit. Here's how we support you throughout the process.
If any seedling in your kit doesn't show healthy growth within 21 days, and you've followed the care instructions, we'll send a free replacement. Simply email our team at [email protected] with a photo of the plant and your order number. We dispatch replacements within 48 hours at no extra cost. This guarantee covers every kit we sell and reflects our confidence in the quality of our nursery-sourced seedlings.
After your order, you can opt in to receive a weekly email with seasonal advice tailored to Ireland's growing conditions. These aren't generic newsletters; each tip is written by our in-house horticulturists and covers topics like managing pests without chemicals, optimising light during shorter winter days, when to prune different herb varieties, and how to extend your growing season using simple household items. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Once you've used up a season's worth of compost or want to try new plant varieties, ordering refills is straightforward. We sell individual seedling packs, compost bags, and plant food separately. Returning customers also get access to seasonal bundles at reduced prices, like our Spring Salad Pack or Autumn Herb Refresh kit. All refill items ship with the same speed and care as your original order.
Our team of seven, based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, includes two qualified horticulturists. If you run into any issues, whether it's yellowing leaves, leggy seedlings, or questions about when to transplant outdoors, you can email us at [email protected] or call +353 1 802 4590 between Monday and Friday, 9:00 to 17:30. We aim to respond to every email within one business day.
Every kit comes with a printed seasonal planting calendar specific to Ireland. It shows the best planting windows for each variety, when to expect harvests, and how to adjust care as seasons change. The calendar runs from January to December and includes advice for both indoor and outdoor growing, so you know exactly what to do regardless of whether you're gardening on a fifth-floor balcony in Dublin or in a back garden in Kerry.
Every element of our kits is chosen with sustainability in mind. Our compost is 100% peat-free, sourced from Irish suppliers who use renewable organic matter. Pots are either biodegradable or made from sustainably harvested wood. Packaging is fully recyclable or compostable. We don't use plastic wrapping on any seedlings. Even our shipping labels are printed on recycled paper. Growing your own food already reduces your carbon footprint, and we want every part of the process to align with that ethos.
Ireland's mild, damp climate is surprisingly good for many herbs and vegetables. The consistent moisture means you'll water less often than you might expect, and moderate temperatures prevent heat stress that affects plants in drier climates. That said, there are a few things worth knowing to get the best results from your kit.
In Ireland, the main challenge for indoor growers is light rather than temperature. South-facing and southwest-facing windowsills receive the most hours of natural light, especially between April and September. If your kitchen faces north, herbs like mint and parsley are more forgiving of lower light levels than basil or tomatoes. During November through February, you might notice slower growth, but plants will pick up again come spring.
Because Irish indoor air tends to hold more humidity than in continental Europe, the most common mistake new growers make is overwatering. Our care guide includes a simple finger test: push your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle. If it feels damp, wait another day. If it feels dry, water until you see a little moisture at the drainage hole. Most herb kits need watering every two to three days, not daily.
For balcony and patio growers, our Veggie Grow Box includes a self-watering reservoir that prevents waterlogging during heavy rain. If you're placing pots directly outdoors without a self-watering system, make sure each pot has adequate drainage holes and elevate them slightly on pot feet or old tiles. This keeps roots healthy even during a week of consecutive wet weather, which happens often enough across Ireland.
Coastal areas and higher-floor apartments can be windier than expected. If your balcony catches strong prevailing winds, place your planters against the building wall rather than near the railing. Taller plants like cherry tomatoes benefit from a simple bamboo stake or even a chopstick for support. All of this is covered in the care guide with diagrams suited to typical Irish apartment balcony layouts.
A quick visual summary of the three steps from order to harvest.
Browse our range, choose the kit that fits your space and taste, and place your order in under three minutes.
Receive your kit within 3-5 days, follow the numbered care guide, and have everything planted in ten minutes or less.
Water regularly, watch your plants grow, and start harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables within weeks.
Real stories from people who followed these three steps and now grow their own food at home.
"I was genuinely surprised how simple the whole process was. The box arrived on a Wednesday, I set everything up that evening while watching telly, and three weeks later I had enough basil to make a proper pesto from scratch. My partner couldn't believe it came from our kitchen windowsill. We've since ordered the Veggie Grow Box for the back patio."
Ciara Flanagan
Software Developer, Dublin
"We bought the Family Growing Bundle to do something with the kids over a rainy bank holiday weekend. The care guide was so easy to follow that my 8-year-old basically did the planting herself. She's now in charge of watering every morning before school. The cherry tomatoes came through after about seven weeks and she told everyone at school she grew them. Best β¬59.99 we've spent."
Padraig Murphy
Accountant, Limerick
"I live in a third-floor apartment in Cork with one small balcony. I didn't think I could grow anything meaningful, but the Veggie Grow Box changed my mind. The self-watering feature is brilliant, especially when I went away for a long weekend and came back to find everything still perfectly fine. The lettuce has been going strong for two months now."
Niamh O'Sullivan
Graphic Designer, Cork
"My wife bought me the Kitchen Garden Set for my birthday. I'm 67 and had never grown anything in my life. The rosemary and thyme took off quickly and the chives are still producing four months later. I ring the number on the box when I have questions and the lad who answered actually knew what he was talking about. Good old-fashioned customer service."
Brendan Doyle
Retired Engineer, Galway
You've seen how simple it is. Pick a kit, set it up in minutes, and enjoy fresh herbs and vegetables grown by your own hands. Your first kit ships within 24 hours.
Free delivery over β¬50 β’ 21-day sprouting guarantee β’ Irish-sourced plants
Standard delivery via An Post or DPD takes 3-5 business days to any address in Ireland. We ship from our warehouse in Ashbourne, Co. Meath every weekday. Orders placed before 2pm ship the same day. For Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford, next-day express delivery is available for β¬6.99. All orders over β¬50 qualify for free standard delivery.
Yes. We pack every seedling in a protective biodegradable sleeve with moisture-retaining material to keep roots hydrated during transit. Our packaging is designed to withstand normal postal handling. In the rare case that a seedling arrives damaged, email us a photo at [email protected] and we'll send a replacement within 48 hours at no charge.
Indoor herb kits can be started year-round, as they don't depend on outdoor temperatures. Growth may slow during November to February due to reduced daylight, but plants will still produce. Outdoor and vegetable kits are best started between March and August for optimal results. Our seasonal planting calendar, included in every kit, gives exact timing for each variety in Irish conditions.
None. Every kit comes with everything required: pots, compost, seedlings, plant food, and a care guide. You don't need to buy any additional tools, soil, or containers. The only thing you'll need is water and a spot with natural light. A watering can or even a kitchen jug works perfectly for watering.