Easy to Grow Herbs
An herb is any useful plant, but most often they are used to flavor food. Reni Erskine, president of the Memphis Herb Society talks about four easy-to-grow herbs and how she grows them.
First is flat-leafed or Italian parsley. It is easier to grow than the curly-leafed varieties. If you let the parsley bolt it will reseed. Very few insects eat parsley, but parsley is a favorite food for the caterpillar of the swallowtail butterfly.
Dill is another of Reni’s favorites. Dill is a good herb to use with fish or in a vinaigrette or sauce. Dill grows best when planted in the fall. It tends to bolt in the heat of summer, but it will reseed itself as well.
Chives give a light onion taste to food and are easy to grow. She also shows garlic chives which grow prolifically and like to take over. Both chives have flowers that are both beautiful and a great addition to salads.
Basil is a favorite herb for many people. There are many different kinds with different flavors. It does well in the windowsill in the kitchen. Basil also works well as a companion plant for tomatoes.
Most herbs like moist well-drained soil. Growing many kinds of herbs in among vegetables reduces insect pressure on the vegetables.
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January 16, 2020
First is flat-leafed or Italian parsley. It is easier to grow than the curly-leafed varieties. If you let the parsley bolt it will reseed. Very few insects eat parsley, but parsley is a favorite food for the caterpillar of the swallowtail butterfly.
Dill is another of Reni’s favorites. Dill is a good herb to use with fish or in a vinaigrette or sauce. Dill grows best when planted in the fall. It tends to bolt in the heat of summer, but it will reseed itself as well.
Chives give a light onion taste to food and are easy to grow. She also shows garlic chives which grow prolifically and like to take over. Both chives have flowers that are both beautiful and a great addition to salads.
Basil is a favorite herb for many people. There are many different kinds with different flavors. It does well in the windowsill in the kitchen. Basil also works well as a companion plant for tomatoes.
Most herbs like moist well-drained soil. Growing many kinds of herbs in among vegetables reduces insect pressure on the vegetables.
Related Videos:
Planting an Herb and Flower Container Garden
Preserving Herbs
Related Resources:
Growing Herbs
Indoor Herb Gardening
January 16, 2020