Kitchen Herb Garden – Some Easy to Grow Herbs

Kitchen Herb Garden – Some Easy to Grow Herbs

Herbs are among the simplest and also the most useful things one can grow in their garden or home – in fact, a kitchen herb garden is so simple but so rewarding. Herbs grow quickly and continue producing for a long time. A quick pinch will provide fresh additions to any meal. Here are the five easiest to grow and most useful herbs.

Basil

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Basil can grow either indoors in your kitchen herb garden, or outdoors as long as the last frost for your climate has passed. Simply place the seeds in the ground and make sure they have sufficient water. Soon you will see plants that can reach two feet high or taller. To manage the plants, you need to start pruning and thinning them soon after they begin growing well. After six to eight weeks, the leaves can begin to be picked and used in cooking. If you plan to dry these leaves, leave them on the plant until it starts to bloom.

Mint

Mint is a popular herb used in many meat and desert dishes and also in many drinks including teas and aperitifs. Mint is a perennial and will continue to grow in your garden year after year with very little care. Mint grows in nearly all soil conditions and quickly propagates. If left unchecked, it can quickly overtake your garden plot.

Dill

Dill is a slightly bitter herb that is most popular in the preserving of pickles. It has several other uses for its unique taste also. The seeds as well as the leaves and stems can be used to season food. This plant needs to be harvested before it begins to flower for best results. Perfect for your kitchen herb garden!

Thyme

Thyme is a hearty plant that is sometimes used as a ground cover in dry climates. It grows well in almost any condition and is easy to maintain.

Parsley

Parsley is a very versatile herb with many uses that is also very easy to grow. All that Parsley requires is a fair amount of sun. Soil matters very little and water requirements are minimum.

There’s no need to be a master gardener to grow great herbs at home in a kitchen herb garden. Most herbs will grow on their own if left to their own devices and need minimum human interaction. If you like to cook, an herb garden is a great, economical investment. There’s nothing in the world like a quick blast of home grown herbs to add something special to any meal.