Earthy Mix

Seed Starting Kit

All the information you need from seed to table for your aromatic herbs is here.

The taste of cooking and brewing tea with fresh and organic herbs that you will plant and grow at home is priceless.

This seed starting kit, which brings together carefully selected organic heirloom seeds, includes Wild Bergamot with its refreshing mint scent; Sage with its strong woody and herbaceous scent; Thyme with its sharp aroma and Mediterranean scent; and Rosemary with its pine scent.

Thanks to the new information we have added about the ideal planting and care needs of your seeds, the nutritional values and health benefits of your plants; pruning, harvesting, drying and storage, you can plant at the right time, in the right place and with the right instructions and get a long-term harvest.

Unboxing

4 biodegradable seed germination pots
4 peat tablets
Fine selection of non-GMO heirloom seeds for multiple plantings
4 mini plant signs

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

It is a plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is not directly related to true bergamot (Citrus bergamia). However, it is called "wild bergamot" because its leaves and flowers resemble the scent of bergamot. It originates from North America. It blooms in purple, pink or lavender tones.

It is used in aromatherapy and herbal teas.
It has been used in traditional medicine to relieve colds, digestive problems and respiratory tract disorders.

It is used due to its pleasant smell and relaxing effect. It is popular due to its antiseptic and relaxing properties. It is a plant that is especially attractive to honeybees and butterflies.

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but is grown worldwide for spice and medicinal purposes. It has an intense, woody, and slightly bitter aroma.

In addition to being consumed as herbal tea, it is used as a spice in chicken, meat, and fish dishes. It adds an aromatic flavor to sauces, soups, and olive oil dishes.

Supports the immune system. Good for the digestive system. May have anti-aging properties thanks to its antioxidant effects. It is believed to relieve stress and anxiety. It is sometimes recommended as a cognitive supporter because it is thought to strengthen memory.

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Thyme is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Thyme, which is native to the Mediterranean climate, has a sharp and spicy aroma. It is a versatile plant used both as a spice in the kitchen and for medicinal purposes.

It is used in meat, chicken, fish and vegetable dishes.
It adds aroma to soups, sauces and baked goods.
It creates a healing mixture when combined with olive oil.

Thyme tea or thyme oil can be used for coughs and respiratory tract disorders. It is used in massage oils to relieve muscle pain. Its antiseptic properties are used in hair and skin care. It works as a natural insect repellent. It supports the immune system and digestive system.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is an aromatic plant of Mediterranean origin, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It has a sharp, woody and refreshing scent. It is widely used both as a spice in the kitchen and in the field of health and cosmetics.

It is used in meat, chicken, fish and vegetable dishes.
It adds a pleasant aroma to baked potatoes and breads.
It is compatible with soups, sauces and olive oil.

It can increase memory and concentration (It has been scientifically researched that it supports mental performance).

It can strengthen the immune system. It can be good for the digestive system (It can reduce indigestion and bloating).
When used as a massage oil, it can relieve muscle pain and rheumatism

Growing Instructions

Soaking the Seeds

Soaking helps improve the germination of certain seed types. Check each seed's soaking requirements from our Seed Library.

Preparing the Soil

Each peat tablet is for one biodegradable pot. Place the peat tablet in a cup of water and wait for it to expand.

Expanded soil will have a thin layer that will melt away in time. You can either keep it or gently cut it and take it out.

Peat tablets do not contain pathogens.

Sowing the Seeds

In the middle of your swelling soil tablet, you will see a slot for sowing seeds.

The sowing depth of the seeds is usually twice their size. Check out the recommended sowing depth for each seed in our Seed Library.

Ideally, you should plant 2-3 seeds in each tablet for high germination. If you do not plant the spare seeds in your package, store them in a cool, dark environment.

Watering the Seeds

Give the first sip of water to your seeds, and make sure the soil is moist at all times.

Transplantation

You can transplant your germinated plants to the balcony or the garden after the last frost before the spring, or to a larger flower pot in your home at any time. Generally, your plant is ready for transplantation when it is approximately 7.5 - 8 cm tall.

You should put the plant in the ground as is, without removing it from the biodegradable pot. Biodegradable pot will dissolve organically, and you will prevent your plant from getting stressed while transferring.

Care, Harvest, and Storage

Follow our Blog page for all the useful information such as pests and diseases that you may encounter during the maturation process of your medicinal and aromatic plants, and points to be considered while pruning, harvesting, and drying plants with natural methods, tea and oil making methods, and more!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I use the peat tablets?

The soil tablet is compressed so that it swells with water. Put it on a deep plate and fill the plate with water. In a few hours, it will swell and take the shape of the pot you put it in. It doesn't matter if you've watered a lot at this stage, as the seed will need it the first time it's planted.

Some seeds are so tiny, how do I even hold them?

Some plant seeds are so small that we have difficulty seeing them easily with the eye and picking them up. In order not to lose the seeds while planting:

You can easily remove the seeds from the package by slightly moistening a toothpick and touching the seeds.
Do not spray after planting as you will be planting these tiny seeds on the soil surface - the spray can cause the seed to fly away.

When will my seeds germinate?

Each plant seed in nature has different germination times. For this reason, we have created the Seed Library so that you can get to know each seed you plant closely. Here you can see how long it will take to germinate under the recommended conditions.

By keeping your seeds under intensive care during the germination process, check every day that the soil is sufficiently moist and receives sufficient light. You can tell if there is moisture in the swollen soil mass by lightly squeezing it with two fingers.

My seeds died soon after they germinated. Why?

Two of the biggest reasons why seedlings die prematurely are fungal growth due to excessive moisture (or damp-off) or oxygen deprivation of the plant due to excessive irrigation. In this case, the color of the plant turns brown/yellow and rot occurs.

My plant has grown but it looks very weak, what can I do?

Aromatic plants, in particular, respond well to routine fertilization. By giving fertilizer to its soil every month during the growing season, you will make it healthier and stronger.