Summary
Click & Grow makes indoor gardens that water themselves and bring their own grow light, so herbs grow on a counter even in a dark winter kitchen. For most homes, the right one is the Smart Garden 3: $99.96 on Nov. 15 (regular $124.95), with three basil pods in the box. (The Smart Garden 3) Cooks who want greens too should step up to the nine-pod Smart Garden 9 at $174.97. (The Smart Garden 9)
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Prices checked on Nov. 15, 2026. Click & Grow is one of our affiliate partners: we earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. (FTC's Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking)
About 5,400 people a month search Google for Click & Grow, and the number climbs every December, when the gardens become gifts. (Google search volume data for terms) This guide explains who’s behind the brand, how its gardens work, which model to buy and what you’ll keep paying for after the box is open.
Click & Grow at a glance
| What it makes | Self-watering indoor gardens with LED grow lights, and the seed pods they use |
| Founder | Mattias Lepp (About us) |
| R&D | Tartu, Estonia, including projects with the University of Tartu (Research and Development) |
| Gardens | 3, 9, 9 PRO, 27 and 25 pods, plus a 51-pod Wall Farm for businesses (Technology) |
| Price range | $99.96 to $539.97 for home gardens on sale (Nov. 15) (The Smart Garden 27) |
| Shipping | Free over $150 in the contiguous U.S.; ships the next business day |
| Guarantees | 1-year warranty on gardens; lifetime sprouting guarantee on pods |
The story behind Click & Grow
Click & Grow began with one product. Founder Mattias Lepp created the first Smartpot, a self-watering planter, and the company says the thing that stuck with him was watching children, parents and busy adults lean over it every few minutes to check for sprouts. The brand’s pitch has stayed the same since: it solves the hard parts of growing plants so you don’t have to.
The engineering happens in Estonia. The company lists applied research projects in Tartu, one on more efficient LED lighting for plant growth and another, with the University of Tartu, on new concepts for its indoor gardens.
How a Click & Grow garden works
Every garden is the same idea at a different size: a water tank, wicks that feed the pods, and an LED lamp on a timer. You drop in pre-seeded plant pods, fill the tank and plug it in. On the Smart Garden 9, the light runs 16 hours on and 8 off, setup takes about 10 minutes and Click & Grow puts upkeep at about 5 minutes a month.
That light is the point. Iowa State University Extension says most herbs need eight or more hours of direct light a day, which a winter window rarely delivers, and recommends grow lights on a 12- to 16-hour timer instead. (Growing Herbs Indoors)
The best Click & Grow gardens
| Pick | Why | Price (Nov. 15, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most homes: Smart Garden 3 | Small, simple, gift-friendly | $99.96 | See it |
| Value per plant: Smart Garden 9 | Nine pods, 3-week tank | $174.97 | See it |
| Living rooms: Smart Garden 9 PRO | Light schedule from the app | $179.97 (The Smart Garden 9 PRO) | See it |
| Refills: Plant Pods 3-pack | The next crop | $11.96 | See it |
1. Smart Garden 3: best for most homes
Verdict: the size most people need, at the price most people spend on a good gift.
Three pods, a small tank and a lamp arm that rises as the plants grow. Click & Grow pitches it to beginners, kids and gift buyers, in several colors. It’s $99.96 on sale and comes with basil.
- Skip it if: you cook every night. Three basil plants won’t keep up.
Get the Smart Garden 3 ($99.96)
2. Smart Garden 9: best value per plant
Verdict: the one to buy if you want salad greens, not just garnish.
At $174.97 it works out to about $19 per pod spot, against $33 for the Smart Garden 3, and it clears the $150 free-shipping line. It ships with basil, green lettuce and mini tomato, and its 4-liter tank lasts up to three weeks.
- Skip it if: your counter is short. It’s about two feet wide.
Get the Smart Garden 9 ($174.97)
3. Smart Garden 9 PRO: best for living rooms
Verdict: $5 more than the 9, worth it anywhere the light could bother you.
Same nine pods and tank, plus lighting you control from the app or by touch, so the 16-hour cycle can start and stop when it suits the room. It’s $179.97, down from $299.95.
- Skip it if: the garden goes in a kitchen where nobody minds the light.
Get the Smart Garden 9 PRO ($179.97)
4. Plant Pods: the running cost
Verdict: budget about $12 per three plants after the first harvest.
Pods are $11.96 per 3-pack on sale, and every Click & Grow pod fits every Click & Grow garden. If one doesn’t sprout, the lifetime sprouting guarantee covers it.
- Skip it if: you’d rather start your own seeds. The gardens are built around the pods.
Going big? The Smart Garden 27 stacks three nine-pod gardens on a free-standing or wall-mounted frame. It’s $539.97 on Nov. 15, 40% below its $899.95 regular price.
Who Click & Grow is for, and who should skip it
Good fit if you:
- Cook with fresh herbs and live somewhere with dark winters.
- Want a gift that works out of the box, with nothing to figure out.
- Forget to water plants.
Skip it if you:
- Have a bright greenhouse window and enjoy tending pots: you don’t need the light.
- Mind a bright lamp on 16 hours a day in an open-plan room (or buy the PRO).
- Don’t want an ongoing cost: refills are part of the deal.
Shipping, warranty and deals
- Shipping: free over $150 in the contiguous U.S.; gardens ship the next business day.
- Warranty: one year on the garden; lifetime sprouting guarantee on the pods.
- Partner code: GROWSALE takes 21% off sitewide at the U.S. store through Dec. 1, 2026. Gardens are already on sale and the code may not stack, so try it at checkout and keep the lower total.
More from SHOP & SPOT
Shopping for a gardener this Christmas? Our gifts for gardeners guide compares the same gardens as gifts. Click & Grow also shows up in our Thanksgiving hostess gifts, and for more gadgets that run the house, see smart home gadgets.
Final verdict
Click & Grow is a real, well-made answer to the one problem that kills indoor herbs: not enough light. Buy the Smart Garden 3 ($99.96) for a first garden or a gift, the Smart Garden 9 ($174.97) if you want greens, and the 9 PRO ($179.97) if it lives in a room where the light matters.
Order the Smart Garden 3 ($99.96)
- Best for most homesClick & Grow Smart Garden 3 $99.96See pick ↓
- Best value per plantClick & Grow Smart Garden 9 $174.97See pick ↓
- Best for living roomsClick & Grow Smart Garden 9 PRO $179.97See pick ↓
- RefillsClick & Grow Plant Pods, 3-pack $11.96See pick ↓
Price ranges as last checked; “—” means we couldn’t confirm a current price. Details and sources in each pick.
Why now
U.S. searches for Click & Grow rise every December, reaching 8,100 in December 2025 against a 5,400 monthly average, according to Google Keyword Planner.
On Nov. 15, Click & Grow listed the Smart Garden 3 at $99.96 (regular $124.95), the Smart Garden 9 at $174.97 and the Smart Garden 27 at $539.97, 40% off. Orders over $150 ship free in the contiguous U.S., and gardens ship the next business day.
If you're buying one as a gift, order before Dec. 1 to try the partner code GROWSALE and by Dec. 10 for Christmas delivery.
Each guide separates what the sources show from what we infer. We don’t use countdowns or “selling fast” claims.
Products
Click & Grow Smart Garden 3
Best for: A first indoor garden on a windowsill, desk or narrow counter
Photo: Janine Meuche on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $99.96 on Nov. 15 (regular $124.95)
- Three basil pods in the box
- About a foot wide; uses about 3.8 kWh a month
Limitations
- Three plants: herbs for garnish, not salads
- 1.5-liter tank needs refills more often
$99.96Source: Click & Grow · checked Nov 15, 2026Check price at Click & Grow
Click & Grow Smart Garden 9
Best for: Cooks and families who want herbs and greens at the same time
Photo: Yukon Haughton on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $174.97 on Nov. 15 (regular $249.95), and it ships free
- Basil, lettuce and mini tomato pods included
- 4-liter tank lasts up to 3 weeks
Limitations
- Two feet wide
- The light is bright for 16 hours a day
$174.97Source: Click & Grow · checked Nov 15, 2026Check price at Click & Grow
Click & Grow Smart Garden 9 PRO
Best for: A garden in a bedroom or open-plan room, where the light schedule matters
Photo: Magnus Jonasson on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $179.97 on Nov. 15 (regular $299.95)
- Light schedule and dimming from the app or by touch
- Same pods and tank as the Smart Garden 9
Limitations
- Bluetooth, so you set it up from nearby
- White or gray only
$179.97Source: Click & Grow · checked Nov 15, 2026Check price at Click & Grow
Click & Grow Plant Pods, 3-pack
Best for: Owners who want the next crop, from basil to mint and wild strawberry
Photo: Reza Mustafa on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $11.96 per 3-pack on Nov. 15 (regular $14.95)
- Fit every Click & Grow garden
- Lifetime sprouting guarantee
Limitations
- Only work in Click & Grow gardens
- Below the free-shipping minimum on their own
$11.96 per 3-packSource: Click & Grow · checked Nov 15, 2026Check price at Click & Grow
Why only four picks? We list a product only when we can explain why it helps and where it falls short. We don’t add picks to reach a number.
FAQ
Is Click & Grow worth it?
It is if you want fresh herbs in winter without thinking about light or watering. Iowa State University Extension says most herbs need eight or more hours of direct light a day indoors, which a winter window rarely gives; a Click & Grow garden brings its own LED light and water tank. If you have a sunny greenhouse window and like tending pots, you don't need one.
Where is Click & Grow from?
Click & Grow was started by Mattias Lepp, who created its first product, the Smartpot. The company's research and development work is carried out in Tartu, Estonia, including projects with the University of Tartu.
How long do Click & Grow pods take to grow?
It depends on the plant. Click & Grow says setup takes about 10 minutes and upkeep about 5 minutes a month, and it replaces any pod that doesn't sprout under its lifetime sprouting guarantee.
Questions come from real search data (iastate; cg-rd; cg-sg9). We don’t invent questions.
Sources & method
Who this guide is for
This guide is for people in the U.S. who have seen Click & Grow gardens on a kitchen counter or in an ad and want to know what the brand is, which model fits their space, and what it costs to keep running before they buy one or give one.
How we picked
- We list a product only when we can explain why it helps and where it falls short.
- We list limitations for every pick, based on product specs and buyer reviews.
- We haven’t tested these products ourselves. When we do, we’ll say so.
- Prices appear only when checked in the last 7 days, with the store and the date shown. Otherwise we leave them out.
Sources
- Click & Grow — About us (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Founder Mattias Lepp created the first Smartpot; the company's aim is to solve plant-growing problems for the user.
- Click & Grow — Research and Development (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Applied research projects in Tartu, Estonia: LED lighting efficiency for plant growth (2022-2023) and new indoor garden concepts with the University of Tartu (2020-2022).
- Click & Grow — Technology (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Lineup: Smart Garden 3 (3 pods, beginners, kids, gifts), Smart Garden 9 (9 pods, foodies and families), Smart Garden PRO (9 pods, app- and touch-controlled lighting, white or grey), Smart Garden 27 (27 pods, three stacked, free-standing or wall-mounted), Click & Grow 25 (25 pods, greens), Wall Farm (51 pods, businesses).
- Click & Grow — The Smart Garden 3 (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Sale price $99.96, regular $124.95; free shipping over $150; ships the next business day; 1-year warranty for the garden; lifetime sprouting guarantee for pods; basil pods 3-pack $11.96 (regular $14.95).
- Click & Grow — The Smart Garden 9 (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Sale price $174.97, regular $249.95; 9 pods incl. basil, green lettuce, mini tomato; 4 l tank lasts up to 3 weeks; 13 W, about 6.2 kWh a month; 16 h light on, 8 off; setup about 10 minutes, upkeep about 5 minutes a month; pods fit all gardens.
- Click & Grow — The Smart Garden 9 PRO (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Sale price $179.97, regular $299.95; Bluetooth light scheduling in the app.
- Click & Grow — The Smart Garden 27 (accessed Nov 15, 2026). Sale price $539.97, regular $899.95 (40% off); free tracked shipping.
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach — Growing Herbs Indoors (accessed Nov 14, 2026). Light is the main limit indoors; most herbs need 8+ hours of direct light; grow lights on a 12-16 hour timer; easiest indoor herbs: parsley, mint, chives, basil, oregano, cilantro, thyme.
- Federal Trade Commission — FTC's Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking (accessed Nov 14, 2026). Why we disclose affiliate links.
- Google Keyword Planner — Google search volume data for terms: “click and grow”, “click and grow smart garden”, “click and grow review”, “indoor herb garden” (U.S., accessed Nov 14, 2026).
Review history
- Published Nov 15, 2026.
