Grow your own herbs

Grow your own herbs

What is a herb?

herbs are the leafy, green part of aromatic plants that are grown for culinary use. Herbs have become a kitchenette. Chefs have options. Dried herbs can be bought on your local market. Everyone is health -conscious today and prefers to cook with fresh herbs. The nice thing about herbs is that they can be grown inside or outside. Where you grow your plant is a personal decision. However you choose, herbs need moisture and light.

based on seeds:

Every small container is sufficient. Make sure that there are holes for the drain on the bottom of the container. Your plant needs good drainage. Add your earth. I fertilize the floor before I add the seeds. Nutrients emerge from the ground. Place the seeds about ¼ inches from the top earth. Water well and cover with a plastic lid or a transparent plastic film. When I see healthy sprouts, I remove the plastic cover. Two of the most important things you should remember are that you always keep the earth moist during your seedling phase. Second, place it in a sunny place in your home.

If you plant directly, choose a place for your herbs. It can be, among other things, vegetables or flowers, but seedlings must have full sunlight. Your outdoor seedlings need regular watering and fertilizer. When I plant inside or outside, I like to use organic compost and fertilizer to ensure healthy and flowering plants. Never use fertilizers that are not marked for use on edible plants

Tips for planting and growing herbs:

Ann year -old herbs are easy to start and inexpensive.

harvesting the full aroma of the plant

pesticides to a minimum. I like to mix liquid soap and water and spray my plants against pests. If this does not kill your pests, look for non -toxic pesticides or pesticides that are used for eating goods.

design ideas:

spice herbs do not have to be restricted to season, but can be used as decorative plants

The curly variety of parsley is a great marginal plant. Laurel is a high herb and can be potted and used in central places. Three -colored sage looks great in containers.

mint and oregano tend to spread, think of a hanging plant.

trimming:

As soon as herbs are grown, they must be curtailed. Since you use the herb for cooking, there should be no problem. If the herbs are not cropped, they become high and lanky. Trim and crop for a full healthy plant.

herbs and pairing:

laurel: is used in soups and stews. Replacement: thyme

basil: vegetables great with tomatoes. Replacements: Majoran, mint,

chives: well with salads and cold panels. Replacement: spring onions and spring onions

Coriander: Salsa, Asian and Caribbean dishes. Replacement: smooth parsley, spicy basil

dill: fish, chicken, eggs, salads, beans, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, potatoes,

Pickles & Sour Cream or yogurt dips. Replacement: caraway

lemon grass: Thai dishes, chicken, beef, curry sometimes combined with coconut milk.

replacement: lemon peel

lemon verbana: fish, poultry, marinades, salad dressings, jams, sauces, teas

replacement: lemon grass & lemon peel

mint: lamb, eggplant, desserts, teas, salads, vegetables, fruit. Replacement: spicy basil

oregano: beef, chicken, pasta, tomatoes. Replacement: Majoran, mint, basil

sage: poultry, beans, filling, pasta. Replacement: thyme, bean herb

estragon: chicken, eggs, fishing set: anis, fennel