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Guide to Growing & Cooking with Herbs

Written By:
Festive Flavours

Whether its sun exposure, soil moisture or watering needs, there are many things to consider when growing herbs in your kitchen. Use this guide to maintain your plants and prep your herbs prior to cooking.

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Getting Started

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Common Herbs to Find in the Kitchen

Scroll over an herb to reveal quick tips on how to care for each plant.

Discover tips below on how to care for each of herb plants.

Parsley

Parsley

Parsley

Full to Partial Sun

Parsley

Low to Medium Watering

Parsley

Well-drained Soil

Mint

Mint

Parsley

Full to Partial Sun

Parsley

Medium to High Watering

Parsley

Damp Soil

Dill

Dill

Parsley

Full Sun

Parsley

Medium Watering

Parsley

Moist Soil

Cilantro

Cilantro

Parsley

Full to Partial Sun

Parsley

Medium Watering

Parsley

Well-drained Soil

Basil

Basil

Parsley

Full Sun

Parsley

Medium Watering

Parsley

Damp Soil

Thyme

Thyme

Parsley

Full to Partial Sun

Parsley

Medium Watering

Parsley

Well-drained Soil

Rosemary

Rosemary

Parsley

Full Sun

Parsley

Medium Watering

Parsley

Dry Soil

Chives

Chives

Parsley

Full to Partial Sun

Parsley

Medium Watering

Parsley

Well-drained Soil

Sage

Sage

Parsley

Full Sun

Parsley

Medium to High Watering

Parsley

Well-drained Soil

Tarragon

Tarragon

Parsley

Full Sun

Parsley

Low to Medium Watering

Parsley

Dry Soil

Oregano

Oregano

Parsley

Partial Sun

Parsley

Low to Medium Watering

Parsley

Well-drained Soil

3 Ways to Prep Herbs for Cooking

1. Chiffonade

A cutting technique that involves slicing flat, leafy herbs and greens into ribbons. Great for garnishing a dish.

2. Chopping

A technique that breaks open the flavours and aromatics of the herbs. Can be rough, medium or fine chop.

3. Bouquet Garni

A bundle of herbs tied together with a string that can be placed in a pot to infuse a dish with flavour.

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The Finishing Touch

Keep herbs that you cook with the most at arms reach with an Herb Planter close by. Sprinkle them on your dish before serving to top of your creation.

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