In the previous article we discussed the benefits of certain herbs that are easy to grow in your own kitchen garden. In part two of this section let’s explore some more herbs that can add an interesting twist to your everyday meals.
Rosemary
A herb with a name as beautiful as its aroma.
How to grow
Rosemary can be easily grown from its cuttings. The herb grows well in dry soil with occasional watering and plenty of sun. It can also be grown with help of seeds and this process takes about 20 days and consistent watering. One thing to remember while growing rosemary is that it should not be grown in the same plant as basil. However it can be grown with thyme, cabbage and carrots.
Benefits of Rosemary:
Hair loss (when infused in oil)
Reduces pain caused due to arthiritis
Relives indigestion
Helps to control high blood pressure
Use in pasta sauce, grilled fish, chicken and potatoes. Goes well with olive oil, canola oil and safflower oil. Can be used along with garlic and thyme.
Thyme
Pronounced same as ‘time’. Thyme is an aromatic herb belonging to the mint family.
How to grow
Just like mint it grows easily from cuttings or seeds. The best time to grow thyme is spring and can be harvested in summer just before it begins flowering. The seeds take anywhere between 8 to 20 days to germinate. Grow thyme outdoors in full sun and water it occasionally (the soil needs to go almost dry before you water the plant again).
Benefits of thyme:
Helps in reducing acne.
Reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol
Relieves cough
Thyme oil can elevate your mood
Use along with rosemary, oregano, cilantro (coriander) in grilled fish, lamb, turkey and most vegetarian dishes.
Chives
Rosemary
A herb with a name as beautiful as its aroma.
How to grow
Rosemary can be easily grown from its cuttings. The herb grows well in dry soil with occasional watering and plenty of sun. It can also be grown with help of seeds and this process takes about 20 days and consistent watering. One thing to remember while growing rosemary is that it should not be grown in the same plant as basil. However it can be grown with thyme, cabbage and carrots.
Benefits of Rosemary:
Hair loss (when infused in oil)
Reduces pain caused due to arthiritis
Relives indigestion
Helps to control high blood pressure
Use in pasta sauce, grilled fish, chicken and potatoes. Goes well with olive oil, canola oil and safflower oil. Can be used along with garlic and thyme.
Thyme
Pronounced same as ‘time’. Thyme is an aromatic herb belonging to the mint family.
How to grow
Just like mint it grows easily from cuttings or seeds. The best time to grow thyme is spring and can be harvested in summer just before it begins flowering. The seeds take anywhere between 8 to 20 days to germinate. Grow thyme outdoors in full sun and water it occasionally (the soil needs to go almost dry before you water the plant again).
Benefits of thyme:
Helps in reducing acne.
Reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol
Relieves cough
Thyme oil can elevate your mood
Use along with rosemary, oregano, cilantro (coriander) in grilled fish, lamb, turkey and most vegetarian dishes.
Chives
Chives resemble spring onions in their mild onion flavour and are fairly easy to grow.
How to grow
These can be grown indoors from seeds which take about 15 to 21 days to germinate. Post germination the seeds can be planted in a outdoor planter (after about six weeks). Chives grow best in fertile soil and in full sun with occasional watering. Just like thyme the soil needs to go almost dry before you water again.
Benefits of Chives:
High in anti oxidants and vitamin A
Rich source of folic acid (iron)
Good source of fiber
Use in making eggs (fried or omelet), soups, pasta, spreads and dips, baked potatoes and chicken.
How to grow
These can be grown indoors from seeds which take about 15 to 21 days to germinate. Post germination the seeds can be planted in a outdoor planter (after about six weeks). Chives grow best in fertile soil and in full sun with occasional watering. Just like thyme the soil needs to go almost dry before you water again.
Benefits of Chives:
High in anti oxidants and vitamin A
Rich source of folic acid (iron)
Good source of fiber
Use in making eggs (fried or omelet), soups, pasta, spreads and dips, baked potatoes and chicken.
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