Urban Organic Gardener's Monthly Seed Club

What's in the box: Up to six seasonal heirloom, non-GMO seed packets in resealable packaging, along with organic soil starter pods, waterproof plant markers, planting instructions and grow guides.

Urban Organic Gardener's Seed Club is a monthly mystery box for vegetable growers. Each shipment brings a surprise selection of heirloom, non-GMO seeds chosen for the season, plus a few practical extras to get them started. You begin by taking a short survey, and packages then ship on the fifth business day of each month. The seed packets are resealable and moisture proof, which helps if you do not plant everything at once. The company says its seeds are untreated, chemical free and selected for high germination rates. Every box also includes organic seed starting soil pods, waterproof plant markers and planting instructions with grow guides, so beginners are not left guessing. The surprise format is the main appeal and also the main risk. You may receive varieties you would never have chosen. That is fun if you like experimenting but less useful if you have limited space, a short growing season or a firm planting plan. The site says boxes contain up to six packets, so the count can vary. Gift memberships come in 1, 3, 6 and 12 month terms, which makes this an easy present for a gardening friend. The site does not state whether you can skip months or choose specific varieties. Overall, it is a tidy, low effort way to keep fresh seeds coming throughout the year.