The Best Herb Garden Kits
Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

• Best match for: People looking for instant herb gardens.

Herb gardens are great, and seeds do tend to grow quickly. However, you may not have the patience, time, or green thumb to grow your plants from scratch.

Fortunately, plants.com has you covered. You can order mid-sized plants that are ready to grow and thrive and skip the seedling stage altogether and get right to using your new herbs.

Each plant is delivered wrapped in burlap and ready to plant.

Plants are sold individually so you can customize your new herb garden to reflect your preferred tastes. 

While these plants are hardy and easy to care for, the dedicated employees of plants.com are ready to help you with any needs or questions you might have about your new acquisitions.

• Best match for: People looking for a specific flavor palate.

When you have flavors you turn to again and again in your meals, you want a garden starter kit that reflects your preferences.

At Bloomscape, you can choose from several different edible garden collections. These collections (spicy, aromatic, and savory) all feature well-established plants that come pre-potted in terracotta pots.

Simply place in your kitchen or on a patio and you have an instant herb garden.

In addition to the curated flavor gardens, you have the ability to pick and choose individual plants to add to your collection.

Designed specifically for indoor growing, each kit comes with everything that's needed to have a thriving indoor herb garden, including a pot with necessary drainage, a matching saucer, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

• Best match for: Budding chefs looking for an indoor herbal garden with all the classics.

If you're looking to get an herb garden set up that will have all of the traditional plants you'll need for your cooking adventures, and don't mind a little wait while your plants grow, this starter kit is worth looking at.

The herb garden starter kits are well-priced and a basic, deluxe, and premium setup are available for purchase.

Each growing kit comes with everything you need to get your herb indoor garden set up and growing.

A growing tray, humidity dome, soil discs, labeling sticks, and seed packets are all included.

The deluxe and premium kits come with all the seeds the basic herb growing kit comes with as well as additional seeds and enough trays and discs to get your fresh herbs growing.

• Best match for: Someone looking for a basic indoor kit.

This growing kit comes with the basics, including labeling sticks and seed packets. You'll need to provide your own pots, so if you have a certain look you're going for or have pots on hand, this can be a great cost-saving feature.

Each herb growing kit comes with eight different types of seeds to get your indoor herb garden off to a great start.

Designed for small-space and apartment dwellers, these kits can give you fresh herbs in virtually any place you call home.

Basil, cilantro, dill, mint, parsley, chives, thyme, and oregano will give you an edge in the kitchen while your herb gardens indoor location will give your living space an upgrade, too.

• Best match for: A one-stop herb garden starter kit.

This is a 40-piece garden kit that includes everything needed to grow herbs inside your home.

Each kit comes with a variety of classic plants including basil, cilantro, oregano, and sage.

In addition to the nine herbs, you'll also receive nine reusable pots to get your plants off to a healthy start.

Bamboo markers are included to help you keep track of your herbs.

This kit is perfect for the beginner gardener.

A complete instructional guide is included with the garden kit and all seeds are sourced in the United States.

• Best match for: The technologically advanced grower.

If you're into innovative products that feature cutting edge technology, take a closer look at this Click and Grow Smart Garden from West Elm.

Not only is it aesthetically styled to blend seamlessly into a variety of styles, but it's also a smart option that helps take the guesswork out of successful gardening.

The integrated LED light can be adjusted to three different heights and helps ensure your herbs are receiving the right amount of light to help them thrive.

A built-in water reserve prevents your plants from drying out while they enjoy all that light.

• Best match for: Soil-less indoor herb garden.

This hydroponic system will have you growing gorgeous plants in an unassuming smoked glass container.

The outside offers a minimalistic aesthetic that's suitable for many different kinds of decor.

Inside, a sophisticated setup of stainless steel and a soil-less growing medium will have your seeds sprouting in no time.

Modern Sprout offers four different seeds to choose from, so select your favorite (chamomile, lavender, mint, or basil) or pick up one of each for an attractive collection.

Just add water and your new plants will be up and running.

• Best match for: Countertop gardeners looking for gourmet herbs.

This system is a high-tech hydroponic unit that's designed to sit on your countertop.

It houses six gourmet herbs but features a small footprint that's perfect for any kitchen.

A control panel helps you keep track of your planter and creates the optimal conditions for your new plants.

An indicator lets you know when it's time to water the plants, so there's no guesswork for the new or busy gardener.

LED grow lights help ensure your plants are getting the appropriate amount of light and an included one-year warranty covers any manufacturer defects or unit failures.

The planter does plug in, so you can forgo constant battery changes.