{"product_id":"pesto-garden-seed-pack-kale-arugula-chives-genovese-basil","title":"Pesto Garden Seed Pack — Kale, Arugula, Chives \u0026 Genovese Basil","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow Four Herbs. Compare How They Grow. Make Pesto.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Living Lab Seeds Pesto Garden bundle packs four classic pesto ingredients into one seed pack: \u003cstrong\u003ekale, arugula, chives, and Genovese basil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plant all four side by side and you get more than an herb garden — you get a live comparison of germination speed, leaf shape, and growth rate across four genuinely different plants, all heading toward the same finish line: a homemade batch of pesto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's built to be simple enough for a single classroom windowsill tray or a backyard garden bed, and structured enough to double as an actual observation activity, not just a seed packet you plant once and forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy These Four\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach variety plays a different role, both in the pesto and in what it teaches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenovese basil\u003c\/strong\u003e — the traditional pesto base, and the fastest-germinating of the four. A good \"first to sprout\" plant for building early excitement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKale\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cool-season, sturdier leaf that grows more slowly, making kale pesto a heartier variation and a clear contrast in growth rate against basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArugula\u003c\/strong\u003e — peppery, fast, and one of the quickest greens to go from seed to harvestable leaf, good for a short-attention-span win early in a unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChives\u003c\/strong\u003e — the slowest and most different of the four: a perennial allium that comes back year after year, with a mild onion flavor that adds depth to any of the pesto variations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlanting all four at once turns a simple seed pack into a real side-by-side experiment: same day planted, same conditions, four different timelines and outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's in the Bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet Genovese basil seeds (Living Lab Seeds branded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet kale seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet arugula seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet chives seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Seeds only — soil, containers, and tools are not included. Pairs naturally with any FTF raised-bed kit, hydroponics kit, or your own classroom pots and trays.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrowing Basics (general guidance — always follow any specific instructions printed on your seed packets)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTypical time to first harvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLight needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eGrowing style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenovese Basil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5–10 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3–4 weeks for baby leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; warm soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor windowsill or outdoor after frost risk passes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5–10 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~25–30 days for baby greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool-season; tolerates light frost; indoor or outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArugula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5–7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20–30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of the fastest classroom crops; cool-season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10–15 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~60–80 days for a full cutting (light snipping earlier is fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial; slower start, comes back season after season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause germination and growth speed vary this much across the four, this bundle works well as a \u003cstrong\u003eplanting-to-harvest timeline activity\u003c\/strong\u003e — track and graph which variety sprouts first, which grows fastest, and which takes longest, using the same planting day as a shared starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom Garden to Pesto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce kale, arugula, or basil leaves are large enough to harvest, they can be blended into pesto on their own or mixed — basil pesto, kale pesto, and arugula pesto are all real, kitchen-tested variations, and chives make a flavorful mix-in for any of them. For a classroom, this makes the final step a natural cooking or life-skills tie-in, not just a science observation that ends at \"the plant grew.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassrooms and after-school programs\u003c\/strong\u003e running a plant-comparison or life-cycle unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want one low-cost seed pack that produces four different data points instead of one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome gardeners and families\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to grow the ingredients for a homemade pesto from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden clubs and STEM programs\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for an inexpensive add-on to a larger garden bed or hydroponics setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What seeds are included in the Pesto Garden bundle?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Four seed packets: Genovese basil, kale, arugula, and chives — all under the Living Lab Seeds brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this include soil, pots, or growing tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No, this bundle is seeds only. It's designed to pair with a garden bed, hydroponics kit, or your own pots and trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which of the four seeds grows the fastest?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Genovese basil and arugula are typically the fastest to germinate and reach an early harvest, usually within 3–4 weeks. Kale takes a bit longer, and chives are the slowest, often taking 60–80 days to a full first cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can these be grown indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes. Basil, kale, arugula, and chives can all be started indoors on a sunny windowsill or under classroom grow lights; kale and arugula can also move outdoors in cool weather, and chives will thrive outdoors as a perennial in the right climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this good for a classroom science lesson?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes — planting all four on the same day creates a natural comparison activity, since each variety germinates and grows at a different rate. It works well for tracking, graphing, and observing plant growth differences over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can you really make pesto from what you grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes. Basil is the traditional pesto base, and kale and arugula both make well-known pesto variations. Chives add a mild onion flavor as a mix-in to any of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a one-time-use seed pack, or can I save seeds for next season?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Each packet contains enough seed for a single planting cycle as sold. Chives are a perennial and will regrow from the same plant in future seasons without replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much does the Pesto Garden bundle cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: $7.99 for all four seed packets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farming The Future","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51335661715679,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/6551\/9327\/files\/Pesto_garden_seed_pack_basil_arugula_chives_kale.png?v=1788607898","url":"https:\/\/ftfeducation.com\/products\/pesto-garden-seed-pack-kale-arugula-chives-genovese-basil","provider":"Farming The Future","version":"1.0","type":"link"}