Creating a small vegetable garden at home has never been easier or more fun. With ready-to-use planting kits, container gardening, or windowsill setups, anyone can grow their own edible plants, even without a garden. At Radis et Capucine, we guide you step by step with practical guides by plant or theme, helping you discover the joys of urban gardening from sowing to harvest. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hobbyist, here are our tips for easily growing basil, radishes, microgreens, strawberries, and much more.
🌿 Growing basil at home: the complete guide
Growing basil in a pot is one of the most accessible pleasures of indoor gardening. With plenty of sunlight and a bit of moisture, this aromatic plant grows quickly and wonderfully flavors your homemade dishes. Our growing kits include everything you need: organic seeds, soil, and a planting pot. You can place your pot on a windowsill or in the kitchen, where the light is gentle but sufficient.
Remember to sow regularly to renew your sprouts and to pinch the basil above the nodes to encourage branching. It’s also a great DIY gardening activity to enjoy with children!
🥗 Growing radishes in a pot: quick, easy, and rewarding!
Radishes are the perfect root vegetable to start an indoor or balcony garden. Easy to grow and fast (ready in just 3 to 4 weeks), they provide instant satisfaction. All you need is a simple planting tray, good lightweight soil, a few organic seeds, and you’re ready to go. Our radish pot kits are designed for success, even in small spaces.
Water regularly to prevent the radishes from becoming too spicy, and harvest as soon as the roots are well formed. It’s also a great activity to introduce children to educational gardening!
🌱 How to grow microgreens in your kitchen all year round?
Edible microgreens are a major trend in indoor gardening. Packed with nutrients and flavor, they are easy to grow all year round, without soil, right on your countertop. Using a microgreens growing kit (including tray, cotton or growing mat, and selected seeds), you can sprout radish, watercress, red cabbage, or arugula in just a few days.
Simply keep them moist, expose them to gentle natural light, and harvest in 5 to 10 days. Perfect for adding to salads, sandwiches, or homemade dishes, it’s the ultimate mini-garden for busy city dwellers!
🍓 Growing strawberries at home – Is it possible ?
Growing strawberries in a pot or planter is not only possible but also very rewarding. With a strawberry planting kit, including pot, soil, and plants or seeds, you can easily start your crop on a sunny balcony or terrace. Choose an everbearing variety to enjoy multiple harvests throughout the season.
Strawberries thrive with good drainage, regular watering, and a sunny location. To retain moisture and limit weeds, add a little mulch. Home-grown strawberries are not only tastier, but they also spark children’s curiosity and add a delicious touch to your urban garden.
👶 The best edible plants for kids
Gardening for children is an educational, sensory, and fun activity. It helps develop patience, curiosity, and the desire to taste what they have grown themselves. Some plants are particularly suitable for little hands and fast learning rhythms.
Here is a selection of easy-to-grow planting kits to enjoy with children:
- Radishes: grow quickly and are very visual at harvest.
- Garden cress: grows without soil, in 5 days, ideal for family workshops.
- Mint: pleasant fragrance, easy to regrow.
- Strawberries: very attractive and delicious.
Want to start a mini home vegetable garden, even without a backyard? Our all-in-one growing kits are designed for all levels and all spaces: balcony, terrace, windowsill, or kitchen corner. 🌿
👉 Explore the full range on radisetcapucine.com and share your plant adventures