Here are a few herbs you may want to grow. Most can be purchased from your
local garden center in the spring.
You can purchase seeds and start them
indoors before the last frost but I prefer to purchase the small plants when
they are available in local garden centers. Most herbs require full sun and well
drained soil.
parsley..........more than a garnish, use it in salads and dishes. There are
several varieties, the flat seems to be easier to grow than the
curley.
celantro..........absolutely necessary in salsa, but try a little
finely chopped in salad. Difficult to grow, they usually go to seed very
quickly. But save the seeds, that's coleander.
chives..........great in soups
and salads. Very easy to grow and when protected grows year
around.
oregano.........makes a nice ground cover and grows year around in
the south.
basil..........there are many varieties, you should try more than
one. In a small herb garden they will reseed themselves,
usually.
rosemary........beautiful shrub, cold hardy and easy to care for.
Great for roast beef and chicken. Adding a bit of rosemary to hamburger
patty mixtures before cooking may help reduce the formation of carcinogenic compounds.
thyme..........a variety of uses, include a
few sprigs on the coals when grilling.
dill..........more than for pickeling,
add a small amount to soups.
sage..........nice plant and it has many uses,
especially good with chicken.
Look for special recipes for "fresh" herbs on
our recipe page.
Use these herbs in your fresh green
salads:
basil
chives
cilantro
oregano
parsley
Use these herbs when cooking
meat:
basil
paprika
rosemary
garlic
Use these herbs for stews, soups, and
sauces:
basil
bay leaves
chives
ginger
marjoram
oregano
saffron
garlic
If you like the taste of a particular herb don't be afraid to use it
different dishes.
A little "Tobasco Sauce" will help bring out the flavors of
meats and vegetables without making it spicy.
If you buy and use prepaired herbs, buy the smallest container and don't keep
them more than a few months.
Whenever possible use fresh herbs, your finished
dish will taste much better.
Fresh herbs and be frozen or dehydrated for later use in cooking. Only fresh
herbs should be used in salads.
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