UMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden’s five “Best Kitchen Herbs” to grow now are basil, parsley, thyme, chives and oregano.
Her tips:
- Herbs like sun, but do fine in shade, and even inside.
- Make sure to cut off the flower buds from basil, parsley and chives, as it makes them woody and changes the taste.
- However, a few chives flowers are very nice to use in salads.
- Buy the plants, a slightly larger pot and a bag of organic potting soil.
- Replant them to give them quality soil and enough space to grow.
- Don’t feel comfortable doing the planting? They are available in nice pots and even in combo decorative pots.
- Whatever method, make sure to give them love and keep them close to your kitchen!
For more information, contact UMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden’s at hdenouden@umes.edu
