5 kits to jump start your food garden

Do you dream of growing your own food or, at least, some of it? More people are not only trying gardening, but taking deliberate steps to rely on buying food less. When starting out, it’s important to grow food that you’ll actually eat. That said, it’s also important to have fun when you grow things! Here are five growing kits that not only grow delicious, nutritious food, but food that is easy and beautiful too. Each kit includes everything you need to grow: biodegradable pots, compressed soil discs, plant markers, detailed planting instructions, and of course, seeds.

Nature's Blossom Indoor Peppers Seed Starter Kit - Grow 4 Different Peppers from Seeds: Cayenne, Hot Jalapeno, Sweet Red Bell, Yellow Chilli Peppers.

Add some spice to your garden with this easy kit from Nature’s Blossom. Containing Non-GMO varieties of Yolo Wonder sweet bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, cayenne peppers, and banana peppers, this kit will have you well prepared for Taco Tuesday. From sweet to heat, these peppers are simple to grow and will be ready to enjoy in almost no time.

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Nature's Blossom Microgreen Vegetables Sprouting Kit - Beginner Gardeners Seed Starter Set to Grow Basil, beets, Chards and Arugula from Seeds. Grow from Seed to your Plate in 10 Days.

Enjoy micro greens as a salad or as a delicious addition to a burger or sandwich. Grown from seed and finished for your plate in just 10 days, micro greens are some of the easiest plants to grow and harvest. Try this Nature’s Blossom Kit featuring beet, arugula, Swiss chard, and basil!

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Nature's Blossom Onion Seed Starter Kit - Beginners Indoor Gardening Set to Grow 4 Different Types of Onions from Seeds. Fun Garden Gift for Men and Women

Do you love onions? Why not grow your own? Start four delicious varieties from seed and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own onions this year! You can harvest green onions repeatedly by only cutting the greens. Once they’re ready, harvest and store yellow and red onions, and shallots for months until you’re ready to use them in your favorite recipe.

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Nature's Blossom Exotic Vegetables Growing Kit. 4 Unique Plants To Grow From Seed. Beginner Gardeners Starter Set To Start Your Own Unusual Home Veg Garden. Gardening Project For Kids and Adults

Ready for something different? Switch up your garden game by trying these exotic vegetables: sweet black corn, romanesco broccoli (mild and nutty with sweeter notes than other varieties of broccoli), lemon cucumber (less bitter tasting than a typical cucumber), and purple carrots (intensely sweet flavor)! All seeds are Non-GMO and sourced in the USA.

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Plant Theatre Gourmet Flower Seed Kit Gift Box - 6 Edible Flower Varieties to Grow, includes: BATCHELORS BUTTON BLUE BOY, CALENDULA, DIANTHUS, MARIGOLD SPARKY, NASTURTIUM & JOHNNY JUMP UP PANSY SEEDS. Everything you need to start growing in one box! Great Grow Kit Gift!

Did you know some flowers are edible? It’s true. Create art you can eat with flowers you grew yourself using this simple grow kit by Plant Theatre. Six beautiful varieties of cornflower, nasturtium, wild pansy, French marigold, dianthus, and calendula are included, along with everything you need to get these seeds started in your own garden. Soon your plates will be more colorful and even more delicious.

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From flowers to onions to black corn, food is amazingly diverse. Growing your own food can be so rewarding and it’s easy with the right tools and instructions. Kits like the ones above are a great way to start your food garden. Remember to choose foods you love, follow the instructions, water your plants appropriately, place them in appropriate sunlight, and transfer to new pots when necessary. Before you know it, you’ll be ready to harvest your first crop. Enjoy the fruits of your labor immediately or preserve and store them for a future recipe. When you grow your own food, you’ll find the flavor of success is that much sweeter.