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Herbs - Learn How to Grow Your Own Herbal Garden
What is a Herb?
Herbs are the leafy, green part of aromatic plants grown for centuries for culinary and medical uses. Herbs have become a cooking choice for many Cooks. Cooks have options. Dried herbs can be purchased at your local market. In today’s health conscious world cooks are using fresh herbs. The beauty with herbs is that they're space-savers grow indoors or outdoors. Herbs can be grown in your kitchen or a a special spot in your garden or patio. Outdoors herbs can make beautiful ornamental plants. Grown plant in clay pots or as a hanging plant. Where you choose to grow your plant is a personal choice but herbs gives you numerous options.
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What is a Herb?
Herbs are the leafy, green part of aromatic plants grown for centuries for culinary and medical uses. Herbs have become a cooking choice for many Cooks. Cooks have options. Dried herbs can be purchased at your local market. In today’s health conscious world cooks are using fresh herbs. The beauty with herbs is that they're space-savers grow indoors or outdoors. Herbs can be grown in your kitchen or a a special spot in your garden or patio. Outdoors herbs can make beautiful ornamental plants. Grown plant in clay pots or as a hanging plant. Where you choose to grow your plant is a personal choice but herbs gives you numerous options.
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Starting Herbs from Seeds:
Seeding Indoors
Any small container will do. Make sure there are holes at the bottom of container for drainage. Your plant needs good drainage. Add your soil. I fertilize the soil before adding the seeds. Nutrients leak out of the soil . Place the seeds about ¼ of an inch from the top soil. Water well and cover with a plastic lid or clear plastic wrap. When I see healthy sprouts I remove the plastic cover. Two of the most important things to remember is during your seedling stage keep the soil moist at all times. Secondly, place in a sunny location in your home.
If you are planting directly outside choose a place only for your herbs. It maybe alongside other vegetables or flowers but seedlings must have full sunlight. Your outdoor seedlings need regular watering as well as fertilizer. If I am planting indoors or outdoor I like to use organic compost ensure healthy and flourishing plants. Never use any fertilizer that is not labeled for use on edible plants.
Planting and Growing Herbs Tips
Annual herbs are easy to start and inexpensive. Harvest to the plant’s full flavor. Limit pesticides to a minimum. I like to mix liquid soap and water spray pests. If this does not kill your pests check for non-toxic pesticides or pesticides used for edibles.
Designing Ideas
Designing Ideas
Season herbs do not have to be limited for seasoning but can be used as ornamental plants.The curly variety of Parsley makes a great edging plant. Bay laurel is a tall herb and can be potted and used at central points. Tri-color sage looks great in containers. Mint and Oregano tend to spread think about a hanging plant.
Trimming Herbs
Once herbs are grown they have to be pruned. Since your will be using the herb for cooking there should not be a problem. If the herbs are not pruned they will grow tall and lanky. For a full healthy plant trim and prune.
Herb Glossary:
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Arugula: Mediterranean origin healthy green leafy vegetable. Used in salads. Arugula is a herb and not a lettuce. Annual growing elongated and lobular leaves. Young plant less peppery with a mild sweet flavor. - Contains vitamin C and vitamin K - Minerals copper and iron. There are small amounts of iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus and calcium.
Bay: Used in soups and stews. Bay leaves can be dried or fresh for cooking.
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Basil: Originated in Asia. Cultivated in approximately 12 different varieties. Vegetables great with tomatoes. Easily growing plant dried or fresh basil used for flavoring. Can be used dried but best used as fresh plant for full flavoring. Leaves are used for flavoring. Have white flowering of medium size. Substitutes: Marjoram, Mint.
Cayenne Pepper: Obtained from small fruited varieties of capsicum. Is a dull red color. Used in small amounts in vegetables, meats, salad dressing and cheese. Tangy pepper taste. Cayenne capsules used for nutritional health .
Chili Pepper: Dark Red contains antioxidants and may retard bacterial growth. Pepper taste.
Chives: Smallest member of the onion family and has a mild onion flavor. Grow year-round. Easy herb to grow in the kitchen or garden. The plant grows in groups. The seed germinates well. Early in the year put seeds in pot keep warm and watered until little plant can survive outside. Place plant outside in organic compost mixed soil. Grow in sunny locations and does well in drain. Can survive in drought conditions but prefers moisture. Good with salads and Cold Plates. Substitutes: Scallions and Green Onions
Cilantro Plant
Cilantro: Mediterranean, Asian, South America and Caribbean Foods. Popular in Tex-Mex foods but also used in Indian and Thai cooking. A member if the parsley family. In ancient times used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Has contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Used in appetizers and main dishes. Substitutes: Flat-leaf Parsley Spicy Basils
Cilantro Plant
Cilantro: Mediterranean, Asian, South America and Caribbean Foods. Popular in Tex-Mex foods but also used in Indian and Thai cooking. A member if the parsley family. In ancient times used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Has contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Used in appetizers and main dishes. Substitutes: Flat-leaf Parsley Spicy Basils
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Cinnamon: Tan brown in color. Used in desserts, baking, ice cream and shakes. Contains antioxidants and may retard bacterial growth
Cloves: Dark brown in color. Usually used in combination with other spices. Has a bitter flavor.
Curry: Commonly used in Asian dishes. Contains antioxidants and may retard bacterial growth.
Dill: Fish, Chicken, Eggs, Salads, Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Potatoes,
Dill: Fish, Chicken, Eggs, Salads, Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Potatoes,
Pickles and Sour Cream or Yogurt Dips. Substitute: Caraway
Garlic: Member of onion family and a versatile medicinal plant. Used through the ages as "wonder drug". Garlic was used to cure common colds, flu extending to the Plague. Garlic is a natural antibiotic. Aged garlic has powerful antioxidant effects. Many people do not like to taste or odor of raw garlic For cooking used as a spice for vegetables, meats, soup, stews and side dishes.
Garlic: Member of onion family and a versatile medicinal plant. Used through the ages as "wonder drug". Garlic was used to cure common colds, flu extending to the Plague. Garlic is a natural antibiotic. Aged garlic has powerful antioxidant effects. Many people do not like to taste or odor of raw garlic For cooking used as a spice for vegetables, meats, soup, stews and side dishes.
Lemon Grass: Thai Dishes, Chicken, Beef, Curry sometimes combined with coconut milk.
Substitute: Lemon Zest
Lemon Verbana: Fish, Poultry, Marinades, Salad Dressings, Jams, Sauces, Teas
Substitute: Lemon Grass & Lemon Zest
Mint Plant
Mint: Originated in Asia and Mediterranean regions. In many cultures mint is a symbol of hospitality and welcome. In the Middle East guest are served mint tea as a sign of welcome. In ancient Greece mint leaves were rub on the top of dining tables as a sign of welcome. Mints have been used as air fresheners in synagogues and temples. Mint is contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin B2. Mint also contains essential minerals manganese, copper, potassium and iron. Mint is a culinary treat in Lamb, Eggplant, Desserts Teas, Salads, Vegetables, Fruits,Desserts, Shakes and Drinks. Most common cooking mints are spearmint and peppermint. Substitute: Spicy Basils
Mustard Plant
Mustard: Young tender leaves are used for greens and for salads. Seeds are used as a ground spice in salads dressings, pickles, sauces, in some vegetables and cheeses.
Mustard Plant
Mustard: Young tender leaves are used for greens and for salads. Seeds are used as a ground spice in salads dressings, pickles, sauces, in some vegetables and cheeses.
Oregano: Used to flavor beef, chicken, pasta, vegetables, soup and stews.Substitute: Marjoram, Mint, Basil
Parsley: Popular herb that can be used in variety of ways. Can be used in fruit and vegetable salads, in sandwiches, in soup and gravy.
Pepper Grass or Cress: Can be used in salads and sandwiches.
Peppermint: Used in candies and toothpaste. Dried use as spice for drinks, desserts or as a tea. Peppermint has medicinal properties. Invasive plant and grows easily. As a companion plant grown around roses help keep aphids from roses. Peppermint and spearmint are the two most commonly used cooking mints. Some prefer spearmint because of its milder taste.
Creeping Rosemary Plant
Rosemary: The Latin name, Rosmarinus officinalis meaning,"dew of the sea". Herb that is ideal as a ornamental plant. The plant has a wonderful aroma. Rosemary herb is a common herb used in Mediterranean cuisines. Seeds can be difficult to germinate. It is recommended to purchase a nursery grown plant. In ancient times the herb was used for medicinal, spiritual rituals and seasoning for cooking. Burning rosemary branches was a practice for cleaning the air until the 20th century in French hospitals.
Parsley: Popular herb that can be used in variety of ways. Can be used in fruit and vegetable salads, in sandwiches, in soup and gravy.
Pepper Grass or Cress: Can be used in salads and sandwiches.
Peppermint: Used in candies and toothpaste. Dried use as spice for drinks, desserts or as a tea. Peppermint has medicinal properties. Invasive plant and grows easily. As a companion plant grown around roses help keep aphids from roses. Peppermint and spearmint are the two most commonly used cooking mints. Some prefer spearmint because of its milder taste.
Creeping Rosemary Plant
Rosemary: The Latin name, Rosmarinus officinalis meaning,"dew of the sea". Herb that is ideal as a ornamental plant. The plant has a wonderful aroma. Rosemary herb is a common herb used in Mediterranean cuisines. Seeds can be difficult to germinate. It is recommended to purchase a nursery grown plant. In ancient times the herb was used for medicinal, spiritual rituals and seasoning for cooking. Burning rosemary branches was a practice for cleaning the air until the 20th century in French hospitals.
Sage: Poultry, Beans, Stuffing, Pasta. Substitute: Thyme, Summer Savory.
Spearmint Plant
Spearmint: Popular herb used in toothpaste and mouth wash. Use fresh or dried as food spice or teas. Medicinal uses. Small herb grows from mid summer to mid fall can reach heights of 13" to 18" and produces small blooms. Does well in cooler temperatures and needs approximately 6 hours of direct light per day. Two of the most popular cooking mints are spearmint and peppermint. Spearmint has a milder flavor than peppermint. Used in wide range of sweet, gourmet and savory dishes.
Spearmint Plant
Spearmint: Popular herb used in toothpaste and mouth wash. Use fresh or dried as food spice or teas. Medicinal uses. Small herb grows from mid summer to mid fall can reach heights of 13" to 18" and produces small blooms. Does well in cooler temperatures and needs approximately 6 hours of direct light per day. Two of the most popular cooking mints are spearmint and peppermint. Spearmint has a milder flavor than peppermint. Used in wide range of sweet, gourmet and savory dishes.
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Sweet Basil: Flavor of cloves. Originated in Asia and basil has approximately 12 varieties. Sweet basil has a sweet aroma derived from oils in the plant's stem. Flavors salads, soups and meats.
French Tarragon Plant
Tarragon: Often used in French cooking. Difficult to germinate. Recommended to purchase nursery grown. A perennial plant prefers hot, sunny location. Do not over water. Goes dormant in the winter. Often referred to as, King of Herbs". Aromatic smell and taste disliked by many plant pest. Can be a protectorate for other plants against pest if near tarragon plant. Can reach 2.5 feet and in late fall yellow flowers appear. Used in: Chicken, Eggs, Fish Substitute: Anise, Fennel
Turmeric
This is an interesting herb. Grow with root cuttings not seeds. Days to harvest approximately 8-10 months. Slightly shaded or full light is required. Water regularly in well drained soil. Grown best outdoors. Harvesting the roots Indian curry spice. Antioxidants and healing power herb. Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine used to treat arthritis pain, regular digestion and skin disorders. Curried foods common in Indian cuisines. In the United States Alzheimer in people 65 years or older depending on state is 5% to 17%. Indian in the same age range incidents of Alzheimer is 1% to 2.4%. Finding believe this is due to the high concentration of turmeric in the traditional Indian diets. Naturally found in mustard and curry spices.
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