Plant Growing Methods Lab Kit

Give students real-world horticulture experience with the Plant Growing Methods Lab Kit, a hands-on learning tool designed to explore multiple plant growth techniques. This kit provides everything needed for 20 students to experiment simultaneously with seed germination and container, vertical, and raised bed gardening methods.

$1,749.00

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Contents

  • 4 raised bed growing systems with 5 modular containers each (20 total)
  • Herb seeds variety pack
  • 10 vertical garden planters with 150 growing cups
  • 20 grow bags
  • Perennial wildflower seeds
  • 34 resealable bags
  • Roll of reusable paper towels
  • 20 seed germination trays
  • Downloadable Plant Growing Methods Lab Workbooks
  • Downloadable Plant Growing Methods Curriculum
  • 1-year limited warranty

Curriculum

Plant Growing Methods Curriculum

Lesson topics:
1. Seed Germination
2. Container Gardening
3. Vertical Gardening
4. Raised Bed Gardening
5. Career Exploration

Teaching hours: 5-7
Includes: Presentation slides, student activities, and assessment tools
Aligns to: AFNR Plant Systems Content Standards

Plant Growing Methods Curriculum Overview

Plant Growing Methods Curriculum Sample

Plant Growing Methods Lab Kit Workbook Sample

Agriculture Curriculum Overview

Features

  • Enables students to explore seed germination and container, vertical, and raised bed gardening
  • Includes individual seed germination kits for every student to practice essential plant science techniques
  • Provides structured activities, data recording, and extension opportunities tailored to each growth method
  • Offers individual, paired, and group-based labs to support a variety of teaching styles and student collaboration
  • Encourages teamwork, communication, and problem solving in lab environments that simulate real-world horticulture settings
  • Most kit elements can be reused year after year—just replace seeds and soil for a fresh start with each class

FAQs

What growing methods does this kit cover?

Students explore seed germination, container gardening in grow bags, vertical gardening in the tower, and raised bed gardening in modular containers.

How is this kit used in the classroom?

It’s designed for long-term, hands-on labs. Teachers can spread activities over a quarter or semester, with students revisiting plants regularly as they grow and develop.

Which programs is this kit ideal for?

This kit fits high school and post-secondary plant science, horticulture, and floriculture programs, and works well in greenhouses or culinary crossover lessons in FCS.

Can middle school students use it?

Yes! Middle school career exploration classes can focus on a single lab to introduce students to greenhouse and horticulture careers.

How many labs are included?

The kit supports multiple labs—one for each growing method—allowing educators to deliver structured weekly activities or explore the methods at their own pace.

Does this kit include curriculum or lesson plans?

Yes, it comes with supporting instructional materials to guide setup, lab use, and classroom discussion.

Could the Plant Growing Methods Lab Kit be used for middle school career exploration?

Yes, this kit can be used for middle school career exploration.

How many kits would you recommend for a class of 20 students?

We recommend two Plant Growing Methods Lab Kits for a class of 20 students.

What other program support do you provide?

We offer free webinarsblogs, and classroom resources to help your program succeed.

Specifications

Raised Bed Container Boxes:

  • Dimensions: 24″ x 18″ x 18″
  • Weight: 24 lbs.

Plant Growing Accessories Box:

  • Dimensions: 27″ x 19″ x 16″
  • Weight: 33 lbs.

Vertical Garden Tower Box:

  • Dimensions: 28″ x 28″ x 12″
  • Weight: 16 lbs.

Resources

Blog – Exploring Plant Science with a Classroom Gardening Kit

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