Thursday, August 20, 2009



HERB CULTURE AND USETop



COMMON NAME
Scientific Name
Plant
Height
Spacing
Cultural Hints
Uses
ANNUALS




BASILS
Ocimum species
20-24"
12"
Grow from seed. Sun when crushed. Purple variety is a good accent plant.
Use in anything with tomatoes. Insect repellent.
BORAGE
Borago officinalis
24"
12"
Grow from seed, self-sowing. Best in dry, sunny areas.
Young leaves in salads for cucumber flavor.
CHERVIL
Anthriscus cerefolium
10"
3-6"
Sow in early spring. Partial shade.
Aromatic leaves used in soups & salads. Chef's favorite.
CORIANDER
Coriandrum sativum
24"
18"
Grow from seed. Sow in spring in sun or partial shade.
Seed used in confections, leaves in salad oriental & eastern food.
DILL
Anethum graveolens
24-36"
12"
Grow from seed sown in early spring. Sun or partial shade.
Feathery foliage and seeds used in flavoring and pickling.
PARSLEY
Petroselinum species
6"
6"
Grow from seed started in early spring. Slow to germinate. Sun. Biennial.
Brings out flavor of other herbs. Fine base & seasoning. High in vitamin C.
PERENNIALS




CATNIP
Nepeta cataria
3-4 ft.
18"
Hardy, sun or shade. Grow from seed or by division.
Leaves for soothing tea.
CHIVES, GARLIC CHIVES
Allium species
12"
12"
Little care. Divide when overcrowded. Grow from seed or division
Favorite of chefs. Good indoor pot plant. Cut long strands at base; Mild onion or garlic flavor.
FRENCH TARRAGON
Artemisia dracunculus
24"
24"
Sun or semi-shade. Grow from cuttings or division.
Aromatic seasoning; principle flavor in bearnaise sauce; great with fish or chicken
LAVENDER
Lavandula species
24"
18"
Propagate from cuttings. Grows in dry, rocky, sunny locations with plenty of lime in soil. Require pH 6.5 to 7.2
Use flowers & leaves for sachets, potpourri.
LEMON VERBENA
Aloysia triphylla
36"
36"
Tender perennial; propagate from cuttings. Sun or partial shade.
Strongest lemon scent. Leaves used in teas or in lemon-based potpourri.
LOVAGE
Levisticum officnale
3-4 ft.
30"
Rich, most soil. Grow from seed planted in late summer. Sun or partial shade.
Of the carrot family; strong celery flavor.
MINTS
Mentha species
1-3 ft.
18"
Grow from cuttings or division. Sun or partial shade.
Aromatic; used as flavoring. Unusual varieties include orange, blue balsam, ginger, chocolate.
OREGANO
Origanum species
24"
9"
Grow from seed, cuttings or division. Sun.
Flavoring for tomato dishes & pasta.
ROSEMARY
Rosmarinus species
3-6 ft.
12"
Grows in well-drained, nonacid soil from cuttings. Sun. Marginally hardy; plant in protected site.
Leaves flavor sauces, poultry, meats, rice, and soups. Good for topiary, bonsai.
SAGE
Salvia species
18"
12"
From seed or cuttings. Sun. Renew every 3 to 4 years.
Seasoning for meats especially pork; herb teas.
THYME
Thymus species
8-12"
12"
Light soil, well-drained. Renew every 2 to 3 years. Grow from cuttings or division. Sun.
Aromatic foliage for seasoning meats, soups, sauces, and dressings. Many varieties including lemon, orange, nutmeg, and woolly.





1 comment:

  1. I LOVE This list. Thank you for posting all these wonderful resources. I was just today starting to get the garden ready for fall planting.

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