🥬 Tricolor Lettuce

What it is:
A fast-growing, colorful mix of tender lettuce leaves that is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and bowls.

How to plant -

• Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep

• Lightly cover with soil

• Do not press the soil down too hard
  You can plant a few seeds in one pot. Lettuce likes to grow in small clusters.
  Light

• Bright light

• A sunny window or well-lit room works great

Lettuce prefers light but not extreme heat.

Water -

• Keep the soil consistently moist

• Do not let it fully dry out

• Do not flood it

Think “damp sponge,” not muddy.

How long it takes -

• Sprouts in 5 to 10 days

• Ready to harvest in about 3 to 5 weeks

How to harvest -
When the leaves are a few inches tall, gently cut or pinch off the outer leaves.
The plant will keep growing and give you more.
Helpful tip

Lettuce grows best in cooler temperatures. If it gets too hot, move it slightly away from direct sun.

🌿 Italian Large Leaf Basil

What it is:

A classic sweet basil with big, fragrant leaves. Perfect for pasta, pizza, salads, and fresh cooking.

How to plant - 

• Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep

• Lightly cover with soil

• Do not pack the soil down

You can plant several seeds in one pot. Basil grows well when it starts out together.

Light - 

• Lots of sunlight

• A bright, sunny window is best

Basil loves warmth and light.

Water - 

• Keep the soil evenly moist

• Water when the top of the soil starts to feel dry

Do not let it sit in water. The roots like moisture, not puddles.

How long it takes - 

• Sprouts in 5 to 10 days

• Ready to harvest in about 4 to 6 weeks

How to harvest - 

Once the plant has several sets of leaves, pinch off the top leaves.

This helps the plant grow bushier and produce more.

Helpful tip - 

If you keep pinching the top, basil will grow wider instead of taller and last much longer.

🌱 Rocket Arugula

What it is:

A fast-growing leafy green with a bold, peppery flavor. Great for salads, sandwiches, and topping pizza.

How to plant - 

• Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep

• Lightly cover with soil

• You can sprinkle a few seeds across the surface

Do not crowd too much. Arugula likes a little space to spread.

Light - 

• Bright light

• A sunny window or well-lit room is perfect

It grows well in moderate sunlight.

Water -

• Keep soil moist but not soaked

• Water when the surface starts to feel dry

Arugula does not like dry soil.

How long it takes - 

• Sprouts in 4 to 7 days

• Ready to harvest in about 3 to 4 weeks

How to harvest - 

Cut or pinch off the outer leaves when they are a few inches long.

The center will keep growing new leaves.

Helpful tip - 

If the leaves start to taste too spicy, give it a little less heat and a bit more water.

🥕 Little Finger Carrots

What it is:

A small, sweet carrot that grows well in containers. Crunchy, colorful, and perfect for snacking.

How to plant - 

• Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep

• Gently cover with soil

• Spread seeds out if you can so they are not all in one spot

Carrots need room for their roots to grow.

Light - 

• Full sun

• A bright, sunny window or outdoor light works best

More light means better roots.

Water - 

• Keep the soil evenly moist

• Never let it fully dry out

Dry soil can cause carrots to grow thin or crooked.

How long it takes - 

• Sprouts in 7 to 14 days

• Ready to harvest in about 6 to 8 weeks

How to harvest - 

When the tops look full and green, gently pull a carrot up from the soil.

If it looks ready, the rest are too.

Helpful tip - 

Do not disturb the soil once planted. Carrots grow straight when the soil stays loose and calm.