Suggested starting ages describe our collections. Each item shows the maker’s age guidance where available. Older beginners can start small, too.

Find your starting point

4 kits

Ages 4–5

Make a paper pot and sow a seed

Make the pot as well as planting it, then watch through a clear cover.

• Growing Gardeners Greenhouse

1 to start · 1 optionalBuild this kit

Ages 6–9

Watch what grows beneath the soil

Compare above-ground shoots with the roots visible through the planter.

• Sprout & Grow Window

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Ages 10–15

Set up a soil-free growing experiment

Build and observe a soil-free growing system with several seed varieties.

• Hydroponics Lab

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16+ & adults

Start seedlings in a reusable tray

Choose your own crop and manage a repeat-use setup through sowing and potting on.

• SuperSeed 16 XL Cell Seed Starting Tray
• Eco Friendly 8 Qt Seed Starting Mix

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