A good starter kit should come with everything you need to get started on the rewarding hobby of bonsai. It should include a tree, a well-sized pot for it to live in, high quality shears and training wire, a humidity tray, and detailed instructions.
Some kits also come with seeds and instructions to grow your own bonsai from scratch. Some have special seeds that are specifically designed to grow into small trees. You should choose a seed kit that contains non-GMO and all-natural seeds to ensure the best outcome from your new seedlings.
The tree included in the kit should be easy to care for and train into a shape that you want. The instructions should be clear and concise, allowing you to follow them with ease. Some kits do not include a physical book of instructions but rather a PDF from the company, which can be a little confusing to use when you are working on the tree.
A good beginner kit will also contain some other tools that you may not have, such as a tool to help loosen roots when you repot your tree, a small digging fork, and a moisture meter. The quality of these tools is important, since they will be the ones that you will use for a long time. They should have sharp blades that will not rust and are strong enough to withstand vigorous use.
Other tools that are good to have in a kit include a jin, a root hook, and a rake with spade. All of these are important to help you maintain your tree in its most ideal condition.
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