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The 5 Easiest Herbs to Grow

February 10, 2015 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

The 5 Easiest Herbs to Grow

#1 Basil

These tips and more from Bonnie Plants

Tips for growing: Basil prefers moist but well-drained soil and needs 6-8 hours of sunlight per day, but try to avoid too much direct light. Grows well in pots and can be grown inside.

Suggestions for use: In pesto and Italian pasta sauce, Thai sauces, on sliced tomato

#2 Mint

Tips for growing: It is easiest to plant mint from root samples rather than seeds. Mint can easily grow out of control so consider planting it in a pot rather than a garden bed with other plants.  Harvest the budding leaves at the top of the plant.

Suggestions for use: Mint tea, with potatoes or peas

Picture from MRM

#3 Rosemary

Tips for growing: Needs to be watered frequently until roots are established; make sure soil is well-drained; buy a young plant from a nursery for best chances of success

Suggestions for use: Flavor meat and potatoes, but use conservatively–it is strong

Image from Discovery News

The 5 Easiest Herbs to Grow

#4 Thyme

Tips for growing: Can be grown from seedlings, seeds, or root cuttings; grows well as a potted plant; cut back new branches to promote leaf growth

Suggestions for use: Use fresh leaves to flavor meat, vegetables, and vinegar; can be easily dried as well.

Image from The Gourmet Garden

#5 Parsley

Tips for growing: Plant seedlings instead of seeds for quicker results.

Suggestions for use: Add some fresh leaves at then end of a recipe to enhance flavors; roots can be used like carrots!

Image from The Eden Brothers

Filed Under: Container Gardening, DIY Yard, Garden, Herb, Herbs, Vegetable and Fruit Tagged With: Basil, Garden, Herb garden, Herbs, Landscape, Parsley, Thyme

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