These Indoor Herb Garden Kits Make It Possible to Grow Fresh Herbs Year-Round

This article was updated in November 2022 to ensure all picks previously tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab were in stock.

An indoor herb garden allows you to enjoy fresh herbs year-round without needing an outdoor gardening space to grow them. In addition, some can also grow other plants like lettuces, fruits, flowers, vegetables and more. A good indoor garden should grow fresh tasty produce and be easy to use even for those without a green thumb. They might even inspire you to try a new recipe, like lemony garlic and herb pork tenderloin or parsley pesto pasta.

The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab tested indoor herb garden kits at home for over a year. We evaluated ease of use, smart features such as connected apps and how well the plants grew overall. We also had consumer testers try some as well. We also noted if the herb gardens required the brand's own seeds or seedlings, or if you can plant your own. (Spoiler alert: In most cases, they require using pods provided by the brand.) Our top picks include ones we’ve tested or those highly rated and reviewed.

Our top picks:

You can read more about how we evaluate indoor herb gardens — plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect indoor herb garden — at the end of this guide.