Having gorgeous, aromatic herbs on your kitchen windowsill are a wonderful addition to most any home. Using a herb garden set or kit makes this very easy to accomplish and very useful as they are conveniently located for your cooking needs. Without a kit it can be a little overwhelming for a beginner to head out and to buy all of the supplies needed for a windowsill garden. A good herb kit can be a wonderful solution and will contain everything that you need to get started. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a kit.

1. Your Space

It is extremely tempting to buy the largest kit and the one with the most variety, especially if you are someone who is going to be using all of those herbs for your culinary delights. On the other hand, you do not want to be someone who has dozens of herbs and just two short windowsills to grow them on! This matter can be further complicated by the fact that the trays that are frequently used to grow seedlings are quite small. Remember that your herbs will eventually require a long trough container or separate containers, both of which need to be between six inches and a foot deep. Much like choosing pets, remember that your seedlings will grow!

2. Your Light

Your windowsill herb garden needs to be in the direct sunlight for at least six hours; you will find that some herbs need more light than others. With that understanding, it becomes clear that you need to select the herbs that will come in your kit carefully. Look over the light requirements and make sure that you have purchased plants that will receive what they need to thrive in the location you plan to place your garden. A grow light can pick up the slack where your natural light falls short, but remember that that is really a last resort option.

3. The Selection

There are many different kinds of herb kits out there, so do yourself a favor and start exploring! Most common are the kits that are designed to help you cook in your kitchen with fresh herbs, but there are many other types of kits as well. For example, there are kits that let you try things like growing your own teas or even your own medicinal herbs. How do you plan to use the herbs from your windowsill garden? The answer will help you narrow your choices to the kits that will best suit your needs.

4. The Brand

When you are thinking about buying an herb garden kit, you will discover that there are many different choices out there. Especially if you order online, make sure that you spend a little time investigating your choices to find out who has the best reputation. Consider the reviews that are available and read what others have to say about their experiences with each kit.

Growing your own herb garden is fun and easy to do when using a ready to go kit. Before heading to the store be sure to consider the size of the window(s) that you will be using, the amount of light each location receives, and your planned use for the herbs you will be growing. With this information you'll be ready to start shopping the brands available and make the best choice for your growing enjoyment!