There is nothing like fresh herbs to turn the wheel of taste on a plate. Adding herbs is a great way to stimulate your taste buds without adding the less healthy ones than the healthy flavors that we often serve. (We are looking at you, salt and fat.) But there are a few problems with fresh herbs. First, there is their price in the supermarket. Then you face the fact that they often spoil before you can use the entire package. Is there a better way to get these delicious leaves into your dinner without breaking your budget? Absolute! All you have to do is have a garden with some of the best herbs for indoor growing.
Getting into your herb garden is easy. First choose a sunny part of your house. A window sill in the kitchen is an ideal place, as it is easy to trim herbs while cooking. Put up a few pots, grab a small planter, or build a living wall if you feel ambitious. With some potting soil and herbs from your local garden center or hardware store, you're on your way to fresh, tasty food. But which herbs should you choose? Below are seven of the best herbs for indoor use. Put basil in a warm and sunny place and it will thrive. When using your basil, pick leaves from the top of the plant. As a result, it grows closer to the base and prevents it from blooming. While delicate white basil flowers may look beautiful, they can make the stem of the basil woody and leave less spicy leaves.
If you feel up to the challenge, basil is a great herb to start with. It is quite forgiving and as long as there is plenty of sun, you should have no problem sprouting your own basil plant out of nowhere.
oregano
Oregano is another indoor herb that likes sun. As long as you supply moderate light and water, once the soil surface is dry, it will grow well. To use the leaves in your kitchen, cut off a stalk and remove the leaves.
Oregano is stronger when it is dried. If you have some time, wash a few cut stems and bundle them in a well-ventilated place to dry. Or, if guests come for dinner and need a powerful punch for their meal, you can put oregano in the oven.
Thyme also prefers full sun, but it can grow well like oregano, as long as it receives light for a few hours each day. Provide water when the surface of the soil is dry. If you find your thyme is withered you will most likely be under water. The taste of thyme makes it a favorite for sauces and roasts, and its attractive stems make it a perfect side dish. But do not limit this herb: it also works well with cocktails and lemonade.
If you are looking for a way to smell your kitchen well, rosemary is one of the best herbs you can grow indoors. Give a lot of sun and give your kitchen a fresh herbal smell. Rosemary is another great side dish. You can add stews to roasts and soups. Make sure the stems stay long enough for people to see and eat around them. Or if you want to fully incorporate rosemary into your shell, you can peel the needle-like leaves off the stems and chop them small.
Who does not love mint in a light summer salad or a refreshing drink? Whether you want to grow mint for your iced tea, as a fun addition to your morning smoothie or yogurt or to give your roasted vegetables a fresh spin, it's a forgiving plant. In fact, mint is best kept in a separate pot or container as it grows so fast. Most mint varieties like moderate to full sun and moist soil.
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