For the novice gardener, the sheer choice of vegetables to grow can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not sure what will work for your yard. But, I've found the perfect thing to help with this: a wooden seed bank with 32 heirloom vegetable seeds, organized like a beautiful chocolate box.
The best part? There's a specially curated collection for seven different US hardiness zones, and it comes with a grow guide explaining how to grow each of the crops included.
It's such a great find if you're in holiday shopping mode, especially considering this Amazon vegetable seed bank is currently half price, at $31.99. I have a few people in mind who are planning a kitchen garden to gift this to and with varieties to grow in every season, I'm planning to also treat myself to one so I can have a productive year-round veg patch in my own yard.
Combining practical organization and seed storage with style, this is the ultimate seed bank to for beginner gardeners. I particularly adore the stylish wooden case of this seed bank, which I know will instantly elevate my potting shed with a rustic touch.
It makes for a perfect seed storage solution, keeping all the seeds in viable condition, as well as providing brain-scratching organization – some calm among the chaos of the busiest growing seasons. And once empty, you can reuse the box for years to come.
The importance of proper seed storage and organization
There are quite a few seed storage mistakes many gardeners don't realize they're making.
Not having a dry, dark storage solution for seeds can impact their viability by the time you come around to planting them. This is especially true for seeds you have collected from your own yard, lacking a seed packet like shop-bought ones.
Not only this, but as you experiment with more and more varieties of the years, organization is a must.
Many seeds can look similar, so it's vital to have them labelled to keep track of your stock. You don't want to think you're planting a smaller variety of squash only to find a larger one emerge without sufficient room to grow it.
Having a label or notepad to write down when the seeds were bought or collected is also important, as you can only store seeds for a number of years, sometimes only even one year.
This is where the Amazon vegetable seed bank does the work for you. It provides proper storage and a key to keep track of seeds. Plus, the wooden case is a sophisticated addition to your potting shed.
What the reviews say
It's clear to see by the reviews that this Amazon vegetable seed bank has made the perfect gift for many of the shoppers' green-fingered friends and family.
'[I] bought these heirloom seeds for a Christmas gift for family member who loves to plant a garden for fall and spring,' one review reads. 'The box the seeds came in is a great presentation and I know he’ll enjoy them. Great gift idea, I recommend this item,' they add.
The box seems to be a big selling point of the Amazon vegetable seed bank, offering a stylish storage solution that keeps all the seeds organized.
'Doomsday prepping doesn't get much cuter than this seed bank,' one shopper says.
The fact you can also select a seed bank for your US hardiness zone has pleased many customers, offering seeds for planting in every growing season.
The quality and range of the seeds also seems to satisfy buyers:
'This is a great choice for home gardeners who want a reliable, diverse, and easy-to-grow vegetable seed assortment without having to research which varieties fit their region,' says one five-star reviewer. 'It keeps your garden thriving through all four seasons!' they add.
The one downside? There are only options for US hardiness zones 3-9, so it isn't necessarily suitable for those living in the coldest and hottest climes.
Nevertheless, covering a vast majority of growing regions, this seed bank provides an incredible 32 varieties of the best and most delicious vegetables to grow and a charming vessel to keep them in. Worth $60 but on sale for $32, it's a no-brainer you get value for your money.
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