By: Norm Stewart
Submitted: 2010-12-16 20:33:53 | Word Count: 724
Aside from being an amazing alternative for salt, homegrown fresh herbs will add healthy zest to any dish. Why not plant a kitchen herb garden today? Herbs are becoming popular day after day, most especially that famous culinary countries like Italy and China announced their delectable dishes rich with herbs. Any chef would tell you that any dish will be dramatically transformed once you add herbs, and this is the main reason why the famous dishes in the world has them.
If you wish to have an indoor herb garden, you don't need a huge space. A small spot in your windowsill will do. It doesn’t need to be big because herb plants can grow anywhere and on any soil types. Planting a kitchen herb garden can save you lots of space as you can place your herbs in pots or containers. If you love using herbs as much as I do, then I bet that you would agree that fresh herbs always taste better than the commercially available ones. It would also come in handy if you need a safe alternative for illness. How would you like to transform your cooking with the freshest herbs picked from your own garden? It’s very easy to do, and putting up a garden exclusively for herbs will ensure easy harvesting and convenient care!
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Herbs are categorized into annuals and perennials.Annual herbs are those that last for one growing season and typically die during wintertime. Good examples of annuals are chamomile, cilantro, parsley, basil, marjoram, dill, and chamomile.Perennial herbs are those that grow year after year.Every year they only produce new leaves and continues to grow. Herbs of this type are chives, lemon, mint, balm, thyme, lavender, tarragon, sage, lavage and hyssop.
If you are new to herb growing, it's ideal to start with plants. In my experience in gardening, the most common herbs are hard to grow from seed. With this article, we also would like you to learn the important uses of some known herb plants which can put in your kitchen herb garden.Are you ready to learn?
1. Sage - Sage is a perennial herb that is a common favorite among growers. It has a strong flavor and is famous worldwide as it comes in many varieties.In Germany, the 'Berggarten' is extensively popular, and cooks normally use it as turkey stuffing. However, the Sage is traditionally used in bread and also as a dressing for pork.
2. Parsley - is biennial. This kind of herb grows for only 2 seasons and then dies.After 2 seasons, it will need replacement.Italy loves dishes garnished and mixed with parsley.This herb has a tangy flavor which can be perfect mixed with salads, sauces, dressings, and soups.The Japanese parsley has been creating a name too in the culinary industry.People say that Japanese cuisine is a nice blend of Italian parsley and celery leaves.Its also used in soups and for garnishing.
3. Thyme (perennial) - this is a perennial grow that grows about a foot tall and then spreads wider. A foot tall thyme is already cool and this can even carpet your pathways or accent big rocks.The most known Thyme variety come from France, they’re best used for vegetables and meats. It has a spicy and distinctive scent that can be used well to give flavor to cooked veggies or as a garnish for salads.Lemon thyme is also perfect for its aromatic foliage.
4. Rosemary (perennial) -this herb is a member of the mint family, and is widely known as the oldest herb.It has been traditionally used to alleviate headaches and boost memory.It gives a distinct flavor to poultry, breads as well as veggies.
Needless to say, selecting herb plants for your kitchen herb garden is both enjoyable and exciting. Don’t become too excited though, or you might end up too many plants that won’t fit the allotted space for your garden!
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