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# **the growing candle**

**Worth a look****54/100 **

the growing candle shows low returns (0.5%), but a small market ($26K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$26K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+141.6%**

**Products**

**46**

**Brands**

**10**

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**26**

**Price range**

**$6.68–$83.60**

**Returns**

**0.5%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**70**

 ×0.30

Competition

**86**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**56**

 ×0.10

Returns

**96**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 74 weeks — +141.6% year over year.

10K5KSpike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Feb '25May '25Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 26.5×

## **Competition**

- Modern Sprout71% - BUZZY8% - Wivolibe6% - Plantutie4% - GevaGrow2% - Of The Earth2% - Other (4 brands)6%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (30% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 10 brands and 26 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**26**

**Top 5 brand share**

**91%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Modern Sprout Complimentary Color Grow Kits (Pack of 4) - Gift for Plant Lovers - Seed Starter Kit - Includes Organic Strawberry Tomato Sunflower & Cactus Seeds - Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PMFcrC0ML.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Complimentary Color Grow Kits (Pack of 4) - Gift for Plant Lovers - Seed Starter Kit - Includes Organic Strawberry Tomato Sunflower & Cactus Seeds - Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJZPVXC)

Modern Sprout$42.964.8★179%▲rising

2
![6Pack Colorful Wildflower Seed Ball Plantable Paper Favors Easter Basket Essentials - Handmade Non-GMO Gardening Gift for Beginner Kids & Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sDpGe3ZlL.jpg) [**6Pack Colorful Wildflower Seed Ball Plantable Paper Favors Easter Basket Essentials - Handmade Non-GMO Gardening Gift for Beginner Kids & Adults**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSFZ6HR6)

Wivolibe$16.674.3★126%▲rising

3
![Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden - Seed Starter Kit - Home Decor & Gifting - Basil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IwzaxbYZL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden - Seed Starter Kit - Home Decor & Gifting - Basil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVQXXDK6)

Modern Sprout$19.463.8★1555%▼falling

4
![Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden -Seed Starter Kit - Decor & Gifting -Basil+Lavender+Sunflower](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cYu+eNEEL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden -Seed Starter Kit - Decor & Gifting -Basil+Lavender+Sunflower**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCRLKYC)

Modern Sprout$38.373.9★255%▲rising

5
![Modern Sprout Hand Pruners - Lightweight Pruning Shears W/Easy Lock- Gardening Scissors - Bypass Sharp Carbon Steel Blade - Rust Resistant - Garden Tools - Reusable Holster - Sage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MV1DBavfL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Hand Pruners - Lightweight Pruning Shears W/Easy Lock- Gardening Scissors - Bypass Sharp Carbon Steel Blade - Rust Resistant - Garden Tools - Reusable Holster - Sage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCVHTF9)

Modern Sprout$19.414.7★1845%▲rising

6
![Modern Sprout Wildflower Seed Ball Poop - Eco-Friendly Gift - Non-GMO Hand-Rolled Clay Seed Bombs w/Wildflower Seeds - Plop Plant & Grow Gardening Gift Set for All Occasions (Magical Plop- Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QpBosqatL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Wildflower Seed Ball Poop - Eco-Friendly Gift - Non-GMO Hand-Rolled Clay Seed Bombs w/Wildflower Seeds - Plop Plant & Grow Gardening Gift Set for All Occasions (Magical Plop- Pack of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBJ1Q4Z)

Modern Sprout$20.724.2★735%▼falling

7
![Modern Sprout Complimentary Seed Starter Grow Kits (Pack of 3) - Unique Gift for Plant Lovers - Includes Organic Spruce Eucalyptus and Agave Seeds - Plant and Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CdhLKuXbL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Complimentary Seed Starter Grow Kits (Pack of 3) - Unique Gift for Plant Lovers - Includes Organic Spruce Eucalyptus and Agave Seeds - Plant and Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2J45X3)

Modern Sprout$27.874.8★174%▼falling

8
![Plantutie Wildflower Seed Bomb Gift Box 6 Colorful Hand Rolled Seed Balls](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eRkgxlDaL.jpg) [**Plantutie Wildflower Seed Bomb Gift Box 6 Colorful Hand Rolled Seed Balls**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NZMFTQ)

Plantutie$19.374.1★184%▼falling

9
![Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden - Seed Starter Kit -Home Decor & Gifting -Mint+Rosemary+Poppy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YaTqB1POL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden - Seed Starter Kit -Home Decor & Gifting -Mint+Rosemary+Poppy**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXG6Y791)

Modern Sprout$37.443.9★254%—flat

10

![BUZZY Seeds 20 Colorful Wildflower Seed Balls Toss Scatter and Grow a Garden of Bright Blooms Over 50 Seeds Per Ball Eco-Friendly Outdoor Flower Fun](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NXQW7ORcL.jpg) [**BUZZY Seeds 20 Colorful Wildflower Seed Balls Toss Scatter and Grow a Garden of Bright Blooms Over 50 Seeds Per Ball Eco-Friendly Outdoor Flower Fun**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHPQLHYD)

BUZZY$24.594.1★314%▲rising

11

![Modern Sprout Bespoke Blooms Flower Seed Ball Kit (Pack of 3) Non-GMO 15 Hand Rolled Annual & Perennial Wildflower Seed Bombs - Planting Gift for Gardeners Flower Party Wedding Favors - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rkH4TvSVL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Bespoke Blooms Flower Seed Ball Kit (Pack of 3) Non-GMO 15 Hand Rolled Annual & Perennial Wildflower Seed Bombs - Planting Gift for Gardeners Flower Party Wedding Favors - Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2H6SLM)

Modern Sprout$38.844.0★114%▲rising

12

![Modern Sprout Pollinator Garden Gift Set - Spring Gifts for Kids - Educational Gardening Tools for Little Gardeners - Eco-Friendly Kids Gardening Set w/Trowel Wooden Markers & Wildflower Seeds (3-pk)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B8FpLzh1L.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Pollinator Garden Gift Set - Spring Gifts for Kids - Educational Gardening Tools for Little Gardeners - Eco-Friendly Kids Gardening Set w/Trowel Wooden Markers & Wildflower Seeds (3-pk)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJDNRSNN)

Modern Sprout$19.904.8★303%▼falling

13

![Modern Sprout Pruning Shears - Herb Snipping Scissors- Lightweight Gardening Tools W/Easy Lock - Flower Cutter Garden Shears - Carbon Steel Blade + Reusable Holster (Sage 1-Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k5P6nSysL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Pruning Shears - Herb Snipping Scissors- Lightweight Gardening Tools W/Easy Lock - Flower Cutter Garden Shears - Carbon Steel Blade + Reusable Holster (Sage 1-Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCT9M2P)

Modern Sprout$19.464.8★9253%▲rising

14

![Modern Sprout Magical Minds Garden Kit - Seed Starter Kit for Kids w/Wooden Figurines Wildflowers Edible Plant Seeds & Crafting Fun - Kids Gardening Set for Learning & Play Perfect Gardening Gift](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513sPb9oWML.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Magical Minds Garden Kit - Seed Starter Kit for Kids w/Wooden Figurines Wildflowers Edible Plant Seeds & Crafting Fun - Kids Gardening Set for Learning & Play Perfect Gardening Gift**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK8N65S5)

Modern Sprout$35.694.6★383%▼falling

15

![Modern Sprout Hand Pruners & Shears Set with Blister Pack - Lightweight Gardening Tools with Easy Lock - Sharp Carbon Steel Blades -Rust Resistant Scissors for Herbs Flowers - Sage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419pHNWS6kL.jpg) [**Modern Sprout Hand Pruners & Shears Set with Blister Pack - Lightweight Gardening Tools with Easy Lock - Sharp Carbon Steel Blades -Rust Resistant Scissors for Herbs Flowers - Sage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDWNRH5J)

Modern Sprout$38.664.9★813%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 46 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Modern Sprout Complimentary Color Grow Kits (Pack of 4) - Gift for Plant Lovers - Seed Starter Kit - Includes Organic Strawberry Tomato Sunflower & Cactus Seeds - Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PMFcrC0ML.jpg)**Modern Sprout Complimentary Color Grow Kits (Pack of 4) - Gift for Plant Lovers - Seed Starter Kit - Includes Organic Strawberry Tomato Sunflower & Cactus Seeds - Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love** Modern Sprout**$42.96**4.8★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJZPVXC) [![6Pack Colorful Wildflower Seed Ball Plantable Paper Favors Easter Basket Essentials - Handmade Non-GMO Gardening Gift for Beginner Kids & Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sDpGe3ZlL.jpg)**6Pack Colorful Wildflower Seed Ball Plantable Paper Favors Easter Basket Essentials - Handmade Non-GMO Gardening Gift for Beginner Kids & Adults** Wivolibe**$16.67**4.3★12 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSFZ6HR6) [![Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden - Seed Starter Kit - Home Decor & Gifting - Basil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IwzaxbYZL.jpg)**Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden - Seed Starter Kit - Home Decor & Gifting - Basil** Modern Sprout**$19.46**3.8★155 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVQXXDK6) [![Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden -Seed Starter Kit - Decor & Gifting -Basil+Lavender+Sunflower](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cYu+eNEEL.jpg)**Modern Sprout Mason Garden Jar - Self-Watering Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Organic Herb Seeds - Jar Planter for Indoor Herb Garden -Seed Starter Kit - Decor & Gifting -Basil+Lavender+Sunflower** Modern Sprout**$38.37**3.9★25 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCRLKYC) [![Modern Sprout Hand Pruners - Lightweight Pruning Shears W/Easy Lock- Gardening Scissors - Bypass Sharp Carbon Steel Blade - Rust Resistant - Garden Tools - Reusable Holster - Sage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MV1DBavfL.jpg)**Modern Sprout Hand Pruners - Lightweight Pruning Shears W/Easy Lock- Gardening Scissors - Bypass Sharp Carbon Steel Blade - Rust Resistant - Garden Tools - Reusable Holster - Sage** Modern Sprout**$19.41**4.7★184 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCVHTF9) [![Modern Sprout Wildflower Seed Ball Poop - Eco-Friendly Gift - Non-GMO Hand-Rolled Clay Seed Bombs w/Wildflower Seeds - Plop Plant & Grow Gardening Gift Set for All Occasions (Magical Plop- Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QpBosqatL.jpg)**Modern Sprout Wildflower Seed Ball Poop - Eco-Friendly Gift - Non-GMO Hand-Rolled Clay Seed Bombs w/Wildflower Seeds - Plop Plant & Grow Gardening Gift Set for All Occasions (Magical Plop- Pack of 3)** Modern Sprout**$20.72**4.2★73 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBJ1Q4Z) [![Modern Sprout Complimentary Seed Starter Grow Kits (Pack of 3) - Unique Gift for Plant Lovers - Includes Organic Spruce Eucalyptus and Agave Seeds - Plant and Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CdhLKuXbL.jpg)**Modern Sprout Complimentary Seed Starter Grow Kits (Pack of 3) - Unique Gift for Plant Lovers - Includes Organic Spruce Eucalyptus and Agave Seeds - Plant and Gardening Gifts that Grows with Love** Modern Sprout**$27.87**4.8★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2J45X3) [![Plantutie Wildflower Seed Bomb Gift Box 6 Colorful Hand Rolled Seed Balls](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eRkgxlDaL.jpg)**Plantutie Wildflower Seed Bomb Gift Box 6 Colorful Hand Rolled Seed Balls** Plantutie**$19.37**4.1★18 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NZMFTQ)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Plant Growth**21%

*“I love growing plants”*

**Gifting Purpose**15%

*“Christmas Gift”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Easy to hold”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Great quality seeds”*

**Color**7%

*“super colorful”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Good price”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“So nice - love the size”*

**Smell**3%

*“Nice, clean scent”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“The individual parts seem nice and well made”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“as shown”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Plant Growth**36%

*“couldn't get it to grow”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“While the price may seem high to some”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“I feel like in a container this small”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Picture is deceiving”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“also didnt work well as pots”*

**Smell**2%

*“Didnt smell like anything”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“I went against my better judgement”*

**Product Condition**1%

*“the candle arrived used”*

**Gifting Purpose**1%

*“Not Gift Worthy”*

**Thickness**1%

*“Thick cards”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall26% - Advertised Vs Actual Product15% - Value For Money14% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Plant Growth6% - Smell5% - Functionality-Overall3% - Gifting Purpose3% - Adhesion/Stickiness3% - Product Condition2%