Chillies, Bonsai Trees, Cacti and Rainbow Vegetables: 8 Exciting Grow-Your-Own Plant Kits

Grow-your-own plant kits have become hugely popular. They provide a fun way to grow exotic plants, flowers and even vegetables. The time spent in nursing a plant born from seeds can be very rewarding, enjoyable and strangely satisfying. Here are eight types of complete plant kits which also make for a perfect gift.

Perhaps it is that strange feeling of satisfaction, reward or simply the de-stressing time spent in nursing a plant grown from seeds that's making grow-your-own plant kits so popular amongst us Brits at the moment. Growing your own miniature tree, chilli plant or vegetables offers a wonderful opportunity to get immersed in the world of plants for a moment each day, away from the strains and responsibilities of life.

No wonder that sales of grow-your-own plant kits have rocketed recently as people embark on a new plant growing adventure at home or are gifting these complete plant kits to friends and family.

Here are eight varieties of fun grow-your-own plant kits which contain everything required to grow plants from seeds with satisfying success:

1. Blooming Marvellous

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Blooming Marvellous £9.95 Buy

Grow your own pollinator-friendly wildflowers, including Zinnia, Marigold and Pansy.

2. Bumble Seedz

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Bumble Seedz £9.95 Buy

Grow your own flowers that bees love: Viola, Marigold and Lavender.

3. Fiery & Fantastic

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Fiery & Fantastic £9.95 Buy

Grow your own hot and spicy chillies to blow your socks off: Red Habanero and Jalapeńo.

​​​​​​​

4. Herby Herbalicious

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Herby Herbalicious £9.95 Buy

Grow your own herbs, including basil, chive and peppermint.

5. Kittycat Kitchen

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Kittycat Kitchen £9.95 Buy

Grow your own plants that cats love, creating fun not just for you but also your feline family members: Catnip, Cat Grass and Cat Mint.

6. Oriental Garden

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Oriental Garden £9.95 Buy

Grow your own Japanese Maple and Chinese Elm with this complete plant kit.

7. Prick & Mix

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Prick & Mix £9.95 Buy

Grow your own range of prickly cacti, including Bishops Cap, Barrel Cacti, Old Lady Cacti and Pin Cushion.

8. Rainbow Veg

Plant Grow Gift Kit: Rainbow Veg £9.95 Buy

Grow your own colourful vegetables including Purple Carrots and Rainbow Radish.

All our grow-your-own plant gift kits include tested seeds, step-by-step sowing guides for beginners, plant markers, a large soil disc and an ECO growing pot. Access our grow-your-own plant section on our Ooo That's Nice online store to view the entire range.