MONTHLY GROW BOXES: DECEMBER
As Winter settles in and daylight hours shorten, December is the perfect time to grow quick, nutritious crops that thrive indoors. This month’s Monthly Grow Box features three flavour packed favourites, Microgreens Fennel, Cress and Oregano, giving you a bright, fresh burst of greenery straight from your kitchen windowsill.
Of the trio, cress is loved for its peppery kick and rapid growth, cress is one of the easiest and most satisfying microgreens to grow during Winter. It germinates in just a couple of days, requires minimal space and brings instant flavour to salads, sandwiches, soups and more. When the garden outside lies dormant, cress delivers fresh, vibrant greens that keep your meals lively all season long.
CRESS
Cress is one of the simplest and most satisfying microgreens you can grow, bringing a bold peppery flavour and fresh crunch to your Winter meals. Despite its tiny size, cress is packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with antioxidants that give your dishes an instant nutritional boost. Best of all, it’s incredibly fast, often ready to harvest in just 5-7 days, making it perfect for those who love quick results and continuous harvests during the darker months.
Its sharp, lively flavour is wonderfully versatile: scatter cress over salads, sandwiches, egg dishes, soups, baked potatoes or grain bowls for a fresh, zesty lift. It’s especially delicious paired with creamy or rich foods, where its peppery bite cuts through beautifully. As it grows so quickly and in such small spaces, cress is ideal for windowsills, countertops and compact indoor setups where you want maximum flavour with minimal fuss.
Cress is also delightfully low maintenance. All it needs is a shallow tray, steady moisture and a bright indoor spot to thrive (or add some grow lights) With regular sowings, you can enjoy a continuous supply of vibrant greens all Winter long, a simple, energising way to keep your growing journey alive until Spring returns.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE DECEMBER GROW BOX
Every Monthly Grow Box comes with everything you need to grow from seed to harvest: high quality premium, open-pollinated, organic seeds, plant labels and easy to follow guides. You can also choose to add our organic compost mix, biodegradable pots, and recycled plastic saucers ideal for getting your greens off to the best possible start. Both the seeds and boxes are hand packed in the UK using sustainable materials.
Each month’s seeds are handpicked to suit the current UK climate, ensuring you’re always planting at the right time. You can purchase boxes as a one off or subscribe monthly or bi monthly for discounted prices and exclusive access to our Grow Line via WhatsApp for personal gardening support. Whether you choose a Small, Medium, or Large Grow Box, you’ll find everything tailored to your space and growing needs.
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HOW TO PLANT CRESS
Planting cress is wonderfully quick, easy and ideal for adding fresh greens to your Winter kitchen. Begin by preparing a shallow tray or felt pot container with moist compost, smoothing the surface so it’s level. Scatter the cress seeds generously across the top, cress thrives when sown thickly, creating a lush carpet of greens. There’s no need to cover the seeds with compost; simply press them gently onto the surface and mist well with water. Keep the compost consistently moist, but avoid overwatering to prevent soggy patches.
Place your tray in a bright, warm spot such as a sunny windowsill. Cress germinates incredibly fast, and you’ll often see the first signs of life within 24-48 hours. Over the next few days, the seedlings will develop into a dense layer of vibrant green shoots. When your cress reaches around 4-6 cm tall, usually within 5-7 days, it’s ready to harvest. Use scissors to snip the shoots just above the soil line, rinse and enjoy immediately for the freshest burst of peppery flavour.
Ready to Grow?
There’s still time to get your December Grow Box and bring vibrant, aromatic freshness into your home this Winter. With Microgreens Fennel, Cress and Oregano, you’ll enjoy a selection of fast growing, flavour packed crops that thrive beautifully indoors during the colder months. Perfect for windowsills, kitchen counters or compact spaces, these hardy microgreens and herbs will keep your dishes bright, nutritious and homegrown all season long.
Head to our website today to order your box or explore our individual seed kits. Let’s grow something amazing together this Winter.
