Budget / cheap / simple

Under-$50 Sill Kit

Pots, tray, seeds, and a clip light — the cheap, compact, waterproof-tray path for “best herb garden under $50” searches when daylight is decent or you will add one lamp.

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Buy this stack

Primary kit first, then the accessories that protect deposits and cut refill waste.

Add-on 2

Light potting mix (not garden soil)

For sill pots — drainage matters in rentals

Check price at Amazon

Skip branded pods entirely. Your recurring spend is seeds, mix top-ups, and electricity for the clip light.

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