Growing sets: Perfect for herbs, vegetables & flowers

Creating your own growing kit for mushrooms, vegetables or microgreens is much easier than you think - and really fun! Whether you want to grow fresh mushrooms from your mushroom growing kit, crunchy microgreens or tender vegetable plants - with the right setup on the windowsill or a growing kit with lighting, it's guaranteed to work. In this blog, we'll show you how to put together your own growing kit, what you should look out for and what equipment is really useful. So, roll up your sleeves - let's get started right away!

Why create your own grow kit?

Imagine harvesting fresh mushrooms, tender microgreens or crunchy vegetables - straight from your own little indoor garden. Sounds good? With a self-made growing kit, that's exactly what you can do! You don't need a large garden or professional knowledge. All you need are a few basics, a little patience and the desire to watch your plants grow. The biggest advantage: you decide for yourself what you grow and always have fresh ingredients to hand - whether it's for salad, pasta or breakfast bread.

A homemade growing kit not only saves you money compared to ready-made kits, but also gives you the freedom to realise your own ideas. This pays off, especially when it comes to mushrooms, microgreens or vegetables. You can use organic seeds, avoid unnecessary plastic waste and adapt your setup exactly to your needs. And let's be honest: what could be better than knowing that the crunchy cress on your bread or the fresh mushrooms in your risotto come from your own little cultivation?

Whether on the windowsill, in the kitchen or with a clever growing kit with lighting - there are countless ways to create your own mini-greenhouse. Growing is not only fun, but also a bit addictive. As soon as you see the first tender shoots sprout, you're guaranteed to want more. And the best thing? You'll learn a lot without any stress. Sounds exciting? Then let's create your perfect growing kit together!

Mushroom growing kit: perfect for getting started

Growing mushrooms yourself may sound complicated at first - but it's not at all! With a homemade mushroom growing kit, you can harvest fresh mushrooms, shiitake or oyster mushrooms in just a few weeks without putting in much effort. The great thing about it: mushrooms hardly need any light, grow even at room temperature and are therefore ideal for beginners. All you need are a few basic materials such as a container, substrate and mushroom spawn - and you're ready to go.

Why mushrooms? It's simple: they grow quickly, take up little space and simply taste better when they are freshly harvested. With a self-made mushroom growing kit, you can ensure that your mushrooms are free from chemicals. You can also grow exactly the varieties that you like best - and experiment a lot. Whether in the cellar, storage room or even the kitchen cupboard - mushrooms can be found almost anywhere.

Particularly practical: you probably already have many of the ingredients for your mushroom growing kit at home. An old jar, bucket or plastic box is all you need. Combined with straw, coffee grounds or wood shavings as a substrate and the right mushroom spawn, you're ready to go. And don't worry - mushrooms are real survivors. Even if you don't have green fingers, they will reward you with a bumper harvest. So, what are you waiting for? Let's make a mushroom growing kit and enjoy your own mushrooms soon!

Growing kit with lighting: when it makes sense

Not every home offers optimal lighting conditions for plants. This can be a problem, especially in winter or in dark rooms. A growing kit with lighting solves exactly this problem and ensures that your plants get enough light all year round. But when is it really worth buying one?

• Little daylight: If your windows face north or you live in a dark flat, additional lighting is a real game changer.
• Winter months: In the cold season, the days are shorter - plants often don't get enough light to grow healthily.
• Microgreens and herbs: These need a lot of light to sprout vigorously and become aromatic.
• Faster growth: With the right lighting, your plants will not only grow better, but also faster.
• Flexibility: You can set up an illuminated propagation set anywhere - whether in the cellar, hallway or storeroom.

A grow kit with lighting is a small investment, but it pays off - especially if you want to harvest fresh greenery all year round. And don't worry: you don't have to buy expensive professional lamps. Even inexpensive LED plant lamps are completely sufficient to provide your small indoor garden with optimum lighting.

Window sill growing kit: small space, big harvest 🌱🪴

Don't have a garden? No problem! With a windowsill growing kit, you can grow fresh greens, vegetables or even mushrooms in the smallest of spaces. All you need is a sunny spot, a few simple materials and you're ready to go! ☀️✨

Why the windowsill?

• Space-saving: Even the smallest flat has a windowsill - perfect for your mini greenhouse! 🏡
• Natural light: Your plants get enough sun without you having to provide additional lighting (except perhaps in winter 😉).
• Easy care: You can always keep an eye on your plants - watering and caring for them is child's play 👀💦
• Versatile: Whether microgreens, herbs, vegetables or even a small mushroom growing set - anything is possible! 🍄🥬

The best thing about a windowsill growing kit? It hardly costs anything! A few small pots, some growing soil and a few seeds - that's all you need. You can even make a mini-greenhouse from an old plastic container or a casserole dish with cling film. 🛠️♻️

So, if you thought you needed a garden to grow them - forget it! The windowsill will do just fine. And let's be honest: what could be nicer than watching the little green sprouts grow in the morning over your coffee? ☕🌿

Microgreens growing set: superfood in mini format 🌿

Microgreens are little nutrient bombs - and the trend par excellence when it comes to fresh, healthy food. With a homemade microgreens growing kit, you can harvest fresh greens all year round in just a few days. These tiny plants take up hardly any space, grow at lightning speed and are packed full of vitamins, minerals and flavour. From radishes to rocket and broccoli - the choice is huge, and the best thing is that you can grow everything yourself.

A big advantage of growing microgreens is that you don't need any complicated equipment. A shallow container, some potting compost or even just a damp cloth, a few seeds and you're ready to go. With a microgreens growing kit, you always have your small plants to hand - whether on the windowsill, on the shelf or in the kitchen. Care is very simple and you can harvest the first tender leaves after just one week.

Microgreens are not only healthy, but also incredibly versatile. They add the finishing touch to salads, spice up sandwiches or are perfect as a topping for soups and bowls. With a home-grown microgreens growing kit, you are always well supplied - whether you are in the middle of winter or simply fancy some fresh greens. And quite honestly, there is hardly anything more satisfying than watching the little seedlings grow and knowing that you will soon have them on your plate.

Vegetable propagation kit: the first step towards your own garden 🥦🥕

A vegetable propag ation kit is the perfect start if you want to create your own little garden - even if you don't have much space. Whether you want to grow tomatoes on the balcony, peppers on the patio or cucumbers in the garden, a self-made propagation kit gives your plants the best start in life. You grow them yourself right from the start, know exactly what's inside and can look after them lovingly until they're big and strong. Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it?

A vegetable growing kit is a great choice, especially for beginners, because you learn step by step how gardening works. You can start with simple vegetables such as radishes, lettuce or herbs and then move on to more challenging plants. All you need is a bit of growing soil, a few pots or growing trays and, of course, seeds. You'll soon see the first little green leaves - and believe me, that feels really good!

A homemade vegetable growing kit also gives you the freedom to use organic seeds, avoid chemicals and grow exactly the varieties you love. And if you think growing vegetables is complicated - don't worry! It's much easier than it looks. With a little patience and love, you'll soon be harvesting your first home-grown tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers. And honestly, there's hardly anything better than biting into a juicy tomato that you've grown yourself.

Step-by-step guide: Create your own growing kit 🛠️🌱

Want to create your own growing kit? No problem! With a few simple steps, you'll be ready to go in no time. Here are some easy instructions to help you create your own growing kit for mushrooms, microgreens or vegetables:

• Choose your project: Do you want to grow mushrooms, microgreens or vegetables? Decide before you start - each growing kit needs slightly different materials.
• Get your materials: You will need growing soil or substrate, seeds or mushroom spawn, small pots, trays or boxes and, if necessary, a plant lamp.
• Prepare the container: Choose a container that has drainage holes to prevent water from pooling. If you are growing mushrooms, a closed container with a few air holes will suffice.
• Fill the substrate: Soil for vegetables and microgreens, straw or coffee grounds for mushrooms - fill your substrate loosely so that the roots have enough space.
• Sow or inoculate: Spread the seeds or mushroom spawn evenly over the substrate and cover them lightly with soil or substrate.
• Moisten everything: Spray water with a spray bottle until everything is well moistened, but not too wet. Mushrooms need constant moisture, so moisten regularly!
• Choose the right location: windowsill for vegetables and microgreens, a dark, cool place for mushrooms - depending on the growing set, you will need the right place.
• Take care of your growing kit: keep the substrate moist, make sure there is enough light and check regularly that everything is growing well.

With these simple steps, you'll have created your own growing kit in no time at all and will soon be able to harvest your first successes. Have fun gardening!

Homemade is simply better 🌱✨

A self-made growing kit is more than just a small DIY project - it's the first step into a world of fresh harvests, whether you're growing mushrooms, microgreens or vegetables. Not only do you save money, but you can also be sure that everything grows exactly as you want it to - without chemicals, without unnecessary plastic waste and with lots of love.

Whether on the windowsill, with lighting or in the cellar - your own growing kit adapts to your life. And let's be honest: is there a better feeling than seeing the first green shoots and knowing that you've grown them yourself? 🌿

So, what are you waiting for? Start your own growing kit project today and experience how a few seeds or some mushroom spawn can become your very own mini harvest. Have fun planting, caring for and, above all, enjoying! 🪴🍄