Your Kitchen Garden Starts Here: 5 Simple Herbs To Plant

Many herbs are easy to grow even if you don’t have a dedicated garden space in your home. With the convenience of growing herbs at home, you can harvest them whenever you want. From Basil to mint, there are several herbs you can grow at home. Even if you live in an apartment or condo, a container on a balcony or a small planter box in a sunny kitchen window are all you need to start your own herb garden.

Basil

Basil leaves offer a variety of benefits. It has a strong flavor, is aromatic, serves health benefits, and is a good culinary addition. Basil is a great source of vitamin K, especially dried basil leaves. Vitamin K helps strengthen your bones.

Rosemary

This woody perennial has a woodsy, pine-like scent, with a robust flavor described as a cross between sage and lavender. Use to flavor poultry, meats, stews, and casseroles. This tender perennial is grown as an annual in colder zones. Small plants can be brought indoors for the winter.

Oregano

Related to mint, oregano is a staple addition in Italian and Mexican cuisines. This robust, spicy flavor can be used to season poultry, beans, spaghetti, and pizza. This easy-to-grow perennial is hardy in most zones and can be grown indoors or outside.

Mint

It should be a must-have herb for your kitchen garden. It grows fast, requires partial sunlight, and is ideal for summers. You can easily use mint leaves to garnish your seasonal drinks too!

Coriander leaves

You can plant this herb near a sunny spot. It grows easily and is loaded with flavors. From chutney to garnish leaves, it is a versatile herb to have in your kitchen corner. (ANI)