5 Cooking Herbs You Can Grow in Your Kitchen
Ever considered growing your own cooking herbs indoors? Some are more difficult than others but we’ve put together a list for you of five easy herbs to grow right in your kitchen!
1. <strong>Lemongrass</strong>
When looking for a stalk of lemongrass at your local grocer, look for one with plenty of stem. Trim the top and place the stalk in a couple inches of water. The stalk will produce roots and dozens of new shoots.
2. <strong>Mint</strong>
Start your peppermint plant with seeds in a small pot full of potting soil. Peppermint will thrive in shade, but make sure it’s in a spot where it gets at least a little bit of light each day.
3. <strong>Chives</strong>
Grab a bunch of chives from an established plant (including the roots), place it in a small pot half-full of potting soil, then cover the roots up to the crowns with more potting soil. Cut about one-third of growth off the top to stimulate new growth.
4. <strong>Parsley</strong>
Parsley doesn’t require much light or maintenance once you get it started. Plant your seeds in soil but keep in mind, though, that this plant is a fairly slow grower, so initial clippings will not harvest a lot.
5. <strong>Oregano</strong>
All oregano requires six to eight hours of sunlight per day, so a well-lit window is best for growing this well-liked herb.