Low-tech. Low-maintenance. High reward. The Wick System Seed Collection is specially crafted for passive hydroponic setups, where plants draw water and nutrients through a simple fabric wick. This minimalist system requires no pumps, no electricity, and no moving parts, making it perfect for beginners, educators, and anyone wanting a low-maintenance way to grow fresh herbs indoors. These plants are chosen for their compact size, consistent moisture needs, and shallow root systems, making them perfect for jars, bottles, Kratky-style setups, or DIY hydro kits using cotton, felt, or nylon wicks. 🪴 What’s Inside the Collection? Each of these 7 varieties is well-suited for constant low-moisture access, ensuring steady growth in passive water setups: 🌱 Why These Varieties? These herbs are naturally suited to self-watering systems, thriving in setups where moisture is slowly and constantly delivered to the roots: Spicy Globe Basil – 50+ Seeds – A dwarf basil with tight growth and a zesty flavor. Perfect for small pots and window setups. Spearmint – 100+ Seeds – Refreshing, aromatic, and fast-growing. Grows best when root spread is confined in small containers. Greek Oregano – 200+ Seeds – A Mediterranean classic, rich in flavor. Grows steadily with low intervention. Common Chives – 100+ Seeds – Grass-like leaves with a mild onion taste. Ideal for constant cut-and-come-again harvests. Common Thyme – 250+ Seeds – A woody herb that thrives on steady, low-level moisture. Great for seasoning and container growing. Upland Cress – 100+ Seeds – Quick to germinate and packed with peppery flavor. Can be harvested young like microgreens. Fenugreek – 100+ Seeds – Earthy, clover-like leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. A hardy favorite in Indian cuisine. 💧 What Is a Wick Hydroponic System? Wick systems are the most beginner-friendly method of hydroponics. They rely on capillary action to pull nutrient solution upward into the growing medium, providing constant moisture to plant roots without pumps or electricity. 🧵 Simple and reliable 💧 Self-regulating moisture delivery 🌿 Ideal for herbs and small greens 🪴 Great for recycled containers and DIY projects 🔌 No electricity or moving parts required Perfect for those who want to grow indoors with minimal upkeep or reduce their reliance on traditional soil gardening. 🍽️ Culinary Uses & Benefits Fresh herbs at your fingertips—no store run required: Basil, Mint & Oregano – Excellent in sauces, teas, and salads Chives & Thyme – Bring depth to eggs, soups, and meats Upland Cress & Fenugreek – Great in health drinks, curries, and wraps Grow year-round in kitchens, balconies, or sunny windows, even with minimal gardening experience. ✅ Why Choose This Collection? ✔️ Perfect for passive hydroponic wick systems ✔️ Compact, low-root-volume crops for indoor growing ✔️ Thrive with consistent low moisture—no overwatering worries ✔️ Ideal for beginners, kids, classroom kits, or off-grid setups ✔️ All non-GMO, untreated seeds for clean growing ✔️ Culinary, medicinal, and microgreen uses all in one pack 🌎 Ideal For: Indoor herb gardens and countertop containers DIY wick planters and recycled bottle systems Solar-free, electric-free growing School hydroponic projects and homestead experiments Prepper gardens and low-tech sustainability setups 🧵 With the Wick System Seed Collection, gardening becomes as simple as placing a wick in water. Grow fresh herbs without the fuss—no pumps, no timers, just pure, passive, productive growth. 🌿 Start growing the easy way, the wick way. ✨