1. Space: Salad leaves are particularly suited for baskets as they grow faster and are cut more often. Tomatoes and peppers need space too but not as much as whole plants. Medium size&depth pots with saucers are ideal for these. The same goes for fruits. Herbs can be planted in small containers as long as they are cut and used frequently.

2. Compost: Opt for multi-purpose compost.

3. Winter & Summer: In the winter keep your plants indoors in good light and away from windows that are not well-sealed (use plant identifier online on the web for get help). In the summer make sure your plants always have enough water.

4. Watering: During normal conditions (not too hot, not too cold) check your plants twice daily and water them with care, protecting the young plants from being submerged.

5. Colour & Taste: Sorrel blood veined seeds, leaf mustards, golden streaked and red and Sky Rocket are not only interesting, exciting and delicious but they also add colour to your collection. Stir-fry seeds such as mizuna normally give you enough leaves to last you for two seasons.