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Herb Description and Taste
Lemongrass is used fresh or dried to add lemony zing to Thai dishes and hot tea.
It likes it hot, so grow it in an area with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
Herb Description and Taste
Plant in full sun in well drained, moderately rich soil. Not edible.
Here’s how to make full use of eucalyptus
Herb Description and Taste
It’s the most common variety of basil with a wonderful spicy aroma. It is typically used in pesto and tomato-based dishes.
Plant in a sunny area and keep soil moist. Pruning off the tallest flowers as soon as possible will encourage foliage growth and keep the plant going strong. The leaves should be picked when the plant reaches 6 to 8 inches tall. When harvest early in the morning, the leaves are juicer.
We carry the most common types of basil
Sweet basil
Purple basil (less sweet than common basil)
Lemon basil (lemon flavor)
Thai basil (licorice flavor)
Herb Description and Taste
Both the flowers and leaves can be eaten and have a pleasant yet slightly bitter flavor. Lavender is most often used as a condiment, added to dishes to enhance the flavor, just like a spice.
The plant is not picky and will survive in a wide range of soil, even poor soil. Its main requirements are lots of sun and also good drainage.
Herb Description and Taste
Purple basil offers a slightly spicy flavor, sweet and spicy – like notes reminiscent of cinnamon and licorice. It got its name from its deeply colored leaves. The curled purple large toothed leaves can grow 3 inches in length and have a ruffled appearance.
Plant in a sunny area and keep soil moist. Pruning off the tallest flowers as soon as possible will encourage foliage growth and keep the plant going strong. The leaves should be picked when the plant reaches 6 to 8 inches tall. When harvest early in the morning, the leaves are juicer because it’s when the concentration of aromatic oils are at their highest.
Herb Description and Taste
Parsley is in the dill family
It has ruffled leaves and Italian parsley has flat leaves. In general, flat-leaf parsley has a more robust flavor, while the curly variety is associated with decoration.
Herb Description and Taste
This mint, rather than spearmint, gives the authentic mojito taste. Mojito Mint has a much milder flavor. While recipes call for any available variety of Spearmint, the real mojito can only be made with the true Mojito Mint.
Mint plants need about 1 to 2 inches of water every week, depending on the conditions. This includes both rain and your supplemental watering.
Herb Description and Taste
Thyme is a member of the mint family. Fresh thyme has a pronounced, concentrated herbal flavor with sharp grass, wood, and floral notes (like lavender and rosemary).
It comes in over fifty varieties with different fragrances and flavors. Fresh or English thyme are used most often in cooking.
Herb Description and Taste
Sage is part of the mint family. Sage has a pronounced herbal flavor that is earthy, slightly peppery taste with hints of mint, eucalyptus, and lemon.
Water plants regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering as sage hates wet roots. Pruning plants after flowering helps to maintain an attractive shape and encourages lots of new growth.
Herb Description and Taste
Lemon balm is in the mint family. Lemon balm is a strong, aromatic herb used commonly to infused oils, teas, syrups and sauces. Fresh leaves reveal a sweet lemon zest taste with a hint of mint
Lemon balm plants will grow in part shade to full sun, but flourish best in full sun. Water deeply enough to saturate the roots, and then allow the top of the soil to dry slightly before watering again, as soggy soil may cause the plant to rot.
Herb Description and Taste
Spanish lavender is often used in cooking. Its essential oils can also be harvested for soaps, perfumes and lotions, according to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Your Spanish lavender will not need a lot of water and will tolerate droughts well.
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