Botanical Interests: seeds for a windowsill herb garden

By the Countertop Harvest team · Last updated October 19, 2026 · How we choose products

Botanical Interests is a family seed company in Broomfield, Colorado. Their first season started in July 1995 with 96 varieties, run out of their home, and their first order shipped in March 1996. Their packets are illustrated, their stated mission includes detailed sowing and growing information, and they sell through garden centers and health food grocers with a pledge to stay out of big box stores.

We haven’t grown with these products ourselves yet. Everything below comes from the brand’s own pages (checked October 19, 2026) and our herb guides, and we’ll add our own notes and photos when we have them.

Who it’s for

• Windowsill and grow-light growers who want to start herbs from seed instead of buying plants.
• Beginners who like growing notes printed right on the packet.
• Smart garden owners who fill empty or “grow anything” pods with their own seed (see seed pod alternatives).

What we like and what we don’t

Products that suit a countertop

Lazy Herb Garden Pack

• 5 varieties: Italian Genovese basil, common chives, common oregano, Tetra dill and Italian Giant parsley
• Sold as herbs that are “famously low-maintenance” in beds or windowsill pots

$13.49 (list $14.99) on Oct 19, 2026

See the pack →

Source: Botanical Interests product page

Italian Genovese Basil Seeds

• Organic heirloom; the classic pesto basil
• Botanical Interests calls it “a good container variety” that can grow indoors in winter in a warm, sunny window

$2.99 packet, $5.99 large packet, on Oct 19, 2026

See the basil seeds →

Source: Botanical Interests product page

Chef’s Herb Garden Seed Bundle

• 12 varieties, including Genovese basil, organic chives, mint, thyme, moss curled parsley, rosemary, Greek oregano, broadleaf sage and Santo cilantro
• Gift packaging

$33.29 (list $36.99) on Oct 19, 2026

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Source: Botanical Interests product page

Mild Mix Microgreens Seeds

• Beet, cabbage, kohlrabi, pac choi and Swiss chard in one mix
• Ready in about 5 to 10 days; Botanical Interests suggests 65–75°F

$6.49 on Oct 19, 2026

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Source: Botanical Interests product page

How it fits a countertop herb setup

• Pick the easy ones first. From the Lazy pack, chives, oregano, parsley and basil are all at home in pots. Dill grows tall, so give it a deep pot or a spot outdoors.
• Light decides success. Penn State Extension says most herbs need about 6 hours of direct sun, and Iowa State says most indoor herbs need around 8, or a grow light on a timer for 12–16 hours. See how much light herbs need.
• One herb per pot. Iowa State recommends a separate container for each herb.
• Microgreens are the quick win. A tray on the counter gives you a harvest in about a week while the herbs get going. See microgreens on your counter.

Free and cheaper ways to start

You don’t need a bundle. A single packet of basil or chives in a pot you already own is the cheapest start there is. Grocery-store basil works too: split the clump into two or three pots, as our basil rescue guide explains. Not sure what’s going wrong with a plant you have? Try the Herb Doctor.

Sources

• Botanical Interests: Our Story
• Botanical Interests: About Our Products
• Italian Genovese Basil Seeds
• Lazy Herb Garden Pack
• Chef’s Herb Garden Seed Bundle
• Mild Mix Microgreens Seeds
• Iowa State Extension: growing herbs indoors
• Penn State Extension: growing herbs indoors

Frequently asked questions

Are Botanical Interests seeds good for growing indoors?

Many of their herbs suit pots. They describe Italian Genovese basil as a good container variety that can grow indoors in winter in a warm, sunny window. Indoors, light is the limit: plan on a bright window or a grow light.

Are Botanical Interests seeds organic?

Many are. They offer a growing range of certified organic varieties, and all their seed is untreated and Non-GMO Project Verified, according to their site.

Which Botanical Interests pack should a beginner buy?

The Lazy Herb Garden Pack covers five easy herbs for $13.49 (Oct 19, 2026). If you only want one herb, a single packet of Genovese basil or chives is the cheapest way to start.