GrowArt™ Grow-Your-Own Art Kit: COMPACT

The Same Grow-Your-Own Seed Art, Built for Efficient Classroom Ordering

The GrowArt™ Compact Kit gives your class 24 complete seed art kits in a smaller, stackable clear case instead of the bucket-style Art Pail. Same hydroponic growing pad, same red amaranth and basil seeds, same stencils and tools — just packaged to take up less shelf and shipping space, at a lower bundle price.

One difference to know before you order: the Compact Bundle ships with enough seed for 2 planting rounds per kit, not 3. The Single Art Pail and Deluxe Classroom Bundle both include a third round; this one doesn't. See "How This Compares to the Deluxe Bundle" below for exactly what that means for your class.

What Students Do

Each kit still walks students through the full process: soak the pad, punch a stencil, plant red amaranth inside the shape, plant basil around it, mist, cover for 3 days, then move to light and water daily until harvest 1–2 weeks later. The two included rounds give students one attempt to learn the stencil technique and a second attempt to apply it — whether that means trying the stencil again for a cleaner result or using the second round to freehand their own design is entirely up to them; the seed and pad supply covers either choice, just not both a full second stencil attempt and a separate freestyle round.

What's in Each Kit

• Hydroponic growing pad (2)
• Red amaranth seeds (red bag) — sized for 2 rounds
• Basil seeds (blue bag) — sized for 2 rounds
• Stencil inserts
• Painting tool
• Misting bottle
• Compact clear case with lid

How This Compares to the Deluxe Classroom Bundle

Both classroom bundles include 24 kits with the identical growing method. Two things differ:

• Container: Deluxe ships each kit in a reusable Art Pail with a carry handle; Compact ships each kit in a smaller clear case designed to stack and store efficiently.
• Rounds included: Deluxe includes 3 full planting rounds per kit (2 stencil rounds + 1 freestyle round); Compact includes 2 rounds per kit.

If you want the full 3-round arc — two stencil practice rounds plus a freestyle round — or you want a take-home container students can decorate and keep, the Deluxe Bundle is the better fit. If you're ordering for storage efficiency, shipping cost, or budget, and two rounds is enough for your lesson plan, Compact is built for that.

FAQ and Q&A

Q: How many planting rounds does this bundle include?
A: Each kit in the Compact Bundle includes enough seed and supplies for 2 planting rounds, compared to 3 rounds in the Single Art Pail and Deluxe Classroom Bundle.

Q: With only 2 rounds, can students still design something freestyle without a stencil?
A: Yes — the two rounds can be used however you choose, including one stencil round and one freestyle round. There just isn't enough seed supply in this version for two guided stencil rounds plus a separate third freestyle round the way the Deluxe Bundle allows.

Q: Do we need grow lights or anything beyond what's in the box?
A: No. A bright windowsill or a spot under normal classroom lighting is enough. You'll need scissors for harvest, which aren't included.

Q: Is this a good fit for a one-day science activity instead of a multi-week unit?
A: Yes. Since setup and harvest are the two hands-on days, with just a daily watering check in between, this works well as a self-contained activity even with only 2 rounds of seed.