--- product_id: 36540152 title: "Back to the Roots Cherry Tomato Organic Windowsill Planter Kit - Grows Year R..." brand: "back to the roots" price: "€ 109.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Back To The Roots" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/36540152-back-to-the-roots-cherry-tomato-organic-windowsill-planter-kit store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Year-round indoor growth Organic soil & seeds included Self-watering olla tech Back to the Roots Cherry Tomato Organic Windowsill Planter Kit - Grows Year R... **Brand:** back to the roots **Price:** € 109.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍅 Grow Fresh, Feel Fresh — Your Windowsill Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Back to the Roots Cherry Tomato Organic Windowsill Planter Kit - Grows Year R... by back to the roots - **How much does it cost?** € 109.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/36540152-back-to-the-roots-cherry-tomato-organic-windowsill-planter-kit) ## Best For - back to the roots enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted back to the roots brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Organic Kit:** Includes plant-based soil, biochar, and seeds—everything you need to start thriving right out of the box. - • **STEM-Ready & Family Friendly:** Free online curriculum makes growing fun and educational for kids and professionals alike. - • **Effortless Year-Round Harvest:** Grow fresh, organic cherry tomatoes indoors no matter the season—perfect for your urban oasis. - • **Ancient Self-Watering Technology:** Olla clay pot ensures precise moisture control, so you never over or under-water again. - • **Made in the USA with a 100% Grow Guarantee:** Backed by a passionate Oakland team committed to your success and satisfaction. ## Overview The Back to the Roots Cherry Tomato Organic Windowsill Planter Kit combines ancient olla self-watering technology with a premium organic soil blend to effortlessly grow fresh cherry tomatoes indoors year-round. Designed for busy professionals and families, this all-in-one kit includes everything needed—organic seeds, moisture-balancing biochar, and a free STEM curriculum—backed by a 100% grow guarantee from a dedicated US-based team. ## Description Product Description The organic tomato planter is a brand new, innovative planter that offers fun & easy, indoor gardening. Each planter uses olla technology-an ancient technique used by Desert farmers in North Africa for thousands of years. The unglazed clay olla pots are made in low fire to create a microporous container. When buried in soil, they automatically release water, But only when the surrounding soil Dries up-avoiding excess runoff, evaporation, & water loss. With the olla inside this jar, you never have to worry again about when or how much to water-just top off with water once a week. Paired with a Unique soil blend including moisture-retentive Biochar, the planter creates the perfect environment to grow fresh, organic Cherry tomatoes at home. From the Manufacturer Review: Delicious tomatoes - The cherry tomato kit worked great for me and my toddler! We followed the directions pretty closely with a few exceptions. First, all of the eight seeds we planted ended up germinating. It took awhile to grow after germinating because the window we placed them in front of wasn’t directly south facing. Due to this, we ended up shifting the seedlings to pots outside eventually where they flourished. In terms of watering, while seedlings were indoors we did find that we needed to water less than recommended by the directions. I think this is due to the slight lack of sun and minimal air flow. Definitely pay attention to the moistness of the soil when deciding when and how much to water. After planting outside in full sun, the tomatoes did need more water. We ended up attempting to grow all of the seedlings. So, when the directions stated to remove a certain amount of seedlings, we just transferred them to a different pot. This meant we did buy a vegetable fertilizer to use with these plants since the kit only comes with fertilizer for one plant. Once transferring the plants outside in pots, they grew strong very quickly. A few of them did get eaten by animals while small but five ended up growing to maturity. Regarding the quality of the tomatoes, we just ate our first tomato and it was so flavorful! We picked it soon after it started turning color and finished the ripening process indoors. This worked wonderfully and it was one of the most flavorful tomatoes I’ve ever had. 100% would recommend this kit. Review: Rough start but amazing once you get past the “toddler” stage - This kit has given the most temperamental seedlings I’ve ever tried to sprout, but it’s for the same reasons that I have been so hesitant to grow strawberries in the first place as this is just one of the unfortunate cons of growing them; the seedlings are incredibly delicate and can even break from watering without a mist or direct soil absorption(pools of water have high surface tension and I’ve watched them rip off leaves and even break stems of the little babies) and dry out faster than the soil itself so just watering when it looks like it needs it isn’t enough but they don’t like their roots too soggy so you can’t over do the waterings. Aside from the ups and downs in the beginning, I have been able to keep up a very happy plant which I have named shortcake or shorty, depending on how you know him. His story is one that would put you to tears, his mother abandoned him thinking he was dead and in her grief began to care for new children in his home, some lovely wild flowers, but what didn’t kill him made him stronger. How could his mother just replace him, a beautiful strawberry plant that gives back the love given to it, with some flowers that just takes from everyone for their own vanity?? He wasn't having any of it so he hiked up his roots and grew tougher than all of his siblings, however it was never to be able to say he won the race against them but to take back the motherland in their honor. He kicked all of the new babies to the curb (all on his own mind you, his mother never had to do any pruning, just cleanup) and took up his position on his throne, honoring his brethren who had fallen before the Great Coir War. It has been many moons since the war and he was no longer that warrior, he has since settled down on his deserved land and decided he would produce offspring. He is still young and has just started trying for kids but he already has four children on the way with a few more coming soon, however it is a little difficult to know how large a family he will end up having as he has always preferred the community feel of a big family and enjoys the large opportunity for support and strength in them, but cold weather may hinder his ability to reproduce since he had spent most of his youth fighting for his land rather than settling down and having kids in summer like everyone else. He has not shown signs of slowing with change in temperature and has actually seemed to prefer the bright sunny cold windowsill over the bright sunny warm one it was a few months ago so I would definitely recommend experimenting with some sort of cold stratification as that may help the seedling stage go quicker and easier. UPDATE!! HE AND HIS CHILDREN ARE TAKING OVER! I kid you not I am hand pollinating (it helps with sweeter and bigger strawberries) at least 3-5 new flowers every other day and have had to create little tourniquets for the fruiting stems because of the weight of so much unripe fruit. I’ve noticed each fruiting stems usually tries to grow about 5 strawberries and I’ve got about 4 stems so far, not including the little flower spike that has yet to try to bud. The first strawberries from Shortcake were really alien looking because of the lopsided pollination so be sure to fully brush against all angles of the stigma of the flower if you are hand pollinating but if you have outdoor plants, then the bees will do that work for you. My biggest tip is to make sure they are always soggy footed. They are crazy easy to tell when they need water because the stems get really flaccid and the bush itself looks a little sparse but after an hour of watering, the plant perks itself back up very nicely. ## Features - THE EASIEST WAY TO START A WINDOWSILL GARDEN: Growing your own fresh tomatoes at home has never been easier. With the Back to the Roots Self-Watering Tomato planter, you’ll be able to grow organic Cherry tomatoes right out of the jar, Year ‘Round — no transplanting needed - EVERYTHING INCLUDED TO GROW: Each Windowsill Planter comes with organic plant-based soil, organic seeds, moisture-balancing biochar, a self-watering clay olla pot, and access to a free online STEM curriculum for kids. All you have to do is add sun & water. No chemicals, no transplanting, and no messy drainage holes - MADE IN THE USA & 100% GROW GUARENTEE: All Back to the Roots indoor gardening Kits are backed by our 100% to grow Promise – if your kit doesn't grow as described, we'll replace it or provide a refund. We’re a small team based in Oakland, CA That’s committed to helping you grow - GROWS YEAR ROUND: Our grow kits are designed for indoor spaces, so you can have fresh herbs growing Year 'Round in any season - Spring, summer, Fall or winter - EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD: What began as curiosity for urban farming has turned into a passion to reconnect families to food through our indoor gardening Kits. Join us on our mission to help everyone experience the magic of growing their own food ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01IYGHGVW | | Best Sellers Rank | #15,596 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #459 in Planters | | Brand Name | Back to the Roots | | Capacity | 4 pounds | | Color | Tomato | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 3,848 Reviews | | Finish Types | Unfinished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00853036006320 | | Included Components | Back to the Roots Cherry Tomato Organic Windowsill Planter Kit - Grows Year Round, Includes Everything Needed For Planting | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5"D x 5"W x 5"H | | Item Type Name | Grow Cherry Tomatoes Year Round, Windowsill Indoor Garden Kit | | Item Weight | 2.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Bttr Ventures LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | 25100 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty. | | Material | Glass | | Material Type | Glass | | Model Number | 25100 | | Mounting Type | Floor Standing, Table Top, Window Mount | | Number of Levels | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Drainage Hole | | Pattern | Solid | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Vegetable | | Planter Form | Plant Pot | | Product Style | Tomato | | Set Name | Single Planter Kit | | Shape | Round | | Size | 1 Seed Packet | | Special Feature | Drainage Hole | | Style | Tomato | | UPC | 853036006320 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Color:** Tomato - **Material:** Glass - **Planter Form:** Plant Pot - **Special Feature:** Drainage Hole - **Style:** Tomato ## Images ![Back to the Roots Cherry Tomato Organic Windowsill Planter Kit - Grows Year R... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DFhnwy7OL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work in New York state in the winter? I'm worried we don't get enough sun.** A: Dave, thank you so much for reaching out! These are like any other plants in that they need light to thrive. In the darker, cooler, months it will be best to have supplemental growlight for this to flourish. You can email us below for a great recommendation to use with this planter. If you choose to wait until Spring to grow it, then you will be totally fine with natural light. Hope this helps!Emily BuddCommunity Happyness Gurucontact@backtotheroots.com **Q: What do I do with the fertilizer spikes?** A: Hey there! The first spike will be pushed into the soil when your first flowers appear and the second spike when your first tomatoes appear. Hope this helps! Emily BuddCommunity Happyness Gurucontact@backtotheroots.com **Q: How should we deal with algae growing in the glass jar? I've noticed its started growing and cant find anything online on how to treat it** A: Hello! In order to prevent algae, be sure not to overwater. Let the top 2" of soil fully dry out before watering again. Sprinkling some cinnamon can help with algae on top of the soil. Also, algae likes the sunlight. But of course, so does your plant, so you don’t want to move it into the shade. Try wrapping the jar in something to prevent sunlight from reaching the soil & algae, while letting the plant continue to soak in that glorious sun. **Q: is the jar always supposed to look flooded? Been a month and nothing has sprouted.** A: Mine has never looked flooded. My plant didn't sprout until I moved to seeds a bit I believe I dug a little too far, you might want to check if your self-watering sprout thing is broken. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious tomatoes *by E***N on August 12, 2024* The cherry tomato kit worked great for me and my toddler! We followed the directions pretty closely with a few exceptions. First, all of the eight seeds we planted ended up germinating. It took awhile to grow after germinating because the window we placed them in front of wasn’t directly south facing. Due to this, we ended up shifting the seedlings to pots outside eventually where they flourished. In terms of watering, while seedlings were indoors we did find that we needed to water less than recommended by the directions. I think this is due to the slight lack of sun and minimal air flow. Definitely pay attention to the moistness of the soil when deciding when and how much to water. After planting outside in full sun, the tomatoes did need more water. We ended up attempting to grow all of the seedlings. So, when the directions stated to remove a certain amount of seedlings, we just transferred them to a different pot. This meant we did buy a vegetable fertilizer to use with these plants since the kit only comes with fertilizer for one plant. Once transferring the plants outside in pots, they grew strong very quickly. A few of them did get eaten by animals while small but five ended up growing to maturity. Regarding the quality of the tomatoes, we just ate our first tomato and it was so flavorful! We picked it soon after it started turning color and finished the ripening process indoors. This worked wonderfully and it was one of the most flavorful tomatoes I’ve ever had. 100% would recommend this kit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rough start but amazing once you get past the “toddler” stage *by G***I on January 11, 2025* This kit has given the most temperamental seedlings I’ve ever tried to sprout, but it’s for the same reasons that I have been so hesitant to grow strawberries in the first place as this is just one of the unfortunate cons of growing them; the seedlings are incredibly delicate and can even break from watering without a mist or direct soil absorption(pools of water have high surface tension and I’ve watched them rip off leaves and even break stems of the little babies) and dry out faster than the soil itself so just watering when it looks like it needs it isn’t enough but they don’t like their roots too soggy so you can’t over do the waterings. Aside from the ups and downs in the beginning, I have been able to keep up a very happy plant which I have named shortcake or shorty, depending on how you know him. His story is one that would put you to tears, his mother abandoned him thinking he was dead and in her grief began to care for new children in his home, some lovely wild flowers, but what didn’t kill him made him stronger. How could his mother just replace him, a beautiful strawberry plant that gives back the love given to it, with some flowers that just takes from everyone for their own vanity?? He wasn't having any of it so he hiked up his roots and grew tougher than all of his siblings, however it was never to be able to say he won the race against them but to take back the motherland in their honor. He kicked all of the new babies to the curb (all on his own mind you, his mother never had to do any pruning, just cleanup) and took up his position on his throne, honoring his brethren who had fallen before the Great Coir War. It has been many moons since the war and he was no longer that warrior, he has since settled down on his deserved land and decided he would produce offspring. He is still young and has just started trying for kids but he already has four children on the way with a few more coming soon, however it is a little difficult to know how large a family he will end up having as he has always preferred the community feel of a big family and enjoys the large opportunity for support and strength in them, but cold weather may hinder his ability to reproduce since he had spent most of his youth fighting for his land rather than settling down and having kids in summer like everyone else. He has not shown signs of slowing with change in temperature and has actually seemed to prefer the bright sunny cold windowsill over the bright sunny warm one it was a few months ago so I would definitely recommend experimenting with some sort of cold stratification as that may help the seedling stage go quicker and easier. UPDATE!! HE AND HIS CHILDREN ARE TAKING OVER! I kid you not I am hand pollinating (it helps with sweeter and bigger strawberries) at least 3-5 new flowers every other day and have had to create little tourniquets for the fruiting stems because of the weight of so much unripe fruit. I’ve noticed each fruiting stems usually tries to grow about 5 strawberries and I’ve got about 4 stems so far, not including the little flower spike that has yet to try to bud. The first strawberries from Shortcake were really alien looking because of the lopsided pollination so be sure to fully brush against all angles of the stigma of the flower if you are hand pollinating but if you have outdoor plants, then the bees will do that work for you. My biggest tip is to make sure they are always soggy footed. They are crazy easy to tell when they need water because the stems get really flaccid and the bush itself looks a little sparse but after an hour of watering, the plant perks itself back up very nicely. ### ⭐ Doesn’t grow *by E***S on July 15, 2026* Didn’t germinate. Wanted to add to my garden. Reached out for help and didn’t receive any. ANSI could not receive a refund. 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