Planting aromatic herbs in your garden (or on your balcony) is the guarantee of using fresh herbs in the kitchen and reaping all the benefits. Natural and endowed with many health and beauty properties, these 15 aromatic plants should be grown without delay!
1 – Basil
Basil is perfect in a salad and comes in several forms such as basil-lemon, holy basil or Ceylon basil. Widely used in Italian and Asian cuisine, it has digestive and stimulating properties.
2 – Mint
Mint grows very easily, so remember to separate it from other aromatic plants so that it doesn’t suffocate them. Digestive, decongestant and antioxidant, classic or peppermint will be perfect for your mojitos as for your homemade herbal teas.
3 – Oregano
The star of Italian pizzas, also called wild marjoram, oregano is delicious in your dishes in sauces and can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. You can also steep it in a bottle of olive oil for a scent oil.
4 – Thyme
Rich in vitamins and minerals, thyme is your respiratory tract’s best friend. This plant is ideal for filling your borders because it will form very pleasant fragrant little bushes.
5 – Rosemary
Rosemary is an aromatic plant that has many benefits. Diuretic and digestive, it relieves bloating and intestinal pain. For a refreshing drink in summer, slip a few sprigs of rosemary and a grapefruit cut into pieces in a carafe of water and let steep for a few hours.
6 – Parsley
Easy to grow, parsley comes in a curly or flat version to enhance your cooking or fresh dishes for decoration. Very rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, it is a great classic to have in the garden.
7 – Chives
Its fresh taste and characteristic smell are perfect for adding to a simple crème fraîche and to season your barbecued potatoes, making it a great ally for summer meals. In addition, it is excellent for health and blood circulation.
8 – Dill
Inseparable from fish-based dishes, dill has many therapeutic properties. Sun lover, it grows easily in the garden and requires very little attention, if your soil is loose enough.
9 – Coriander
A great classic of Asian cuisine! Cilantro, also known as Arabian parsley or Chinese parsley, requires a bit of skill as it tends to come up in the garden. She loves heat but cannot stand drought.
10 – Sorrel
Sorrel and its slightly tart taste will find its place in the garden if your soils are cool and non-calcareous. You can lay a layer of straw at the feet of the plants so that they retain a minimum of freshness and that’s it! Sorrel does not require a lot of maintenance.
11 – Lemongrass
Lemongrass in the garden would scare away mosquitoes, which is already a good reason to plant it. This famous Indian Verbena has a lemony taste and will be perfect in case of stomach cramps or flu-like symptoms.
12 – Tarragon
Chicken, fish, seafood… Thanks to its peppery taste, tarragon can replace pepper in cooking and cooks perfectly in sauce.
13 – Sage
Sage is an aromatic Mediterranean plant. Used by the pharaohs a long time ago, it continues today to treat our health and to season our dishes.
14 – Chervil
Chervil is part of what we call “fine herbs”, along with tarragon, chives and parsley. Slightly aniseed, it perfumes omelets and fish wonderfully.
15 – Verbena
Easy to grow, officinal verbena produces pretty purple flowers in summer. She loves the sun and is very robust and helps digestion in infusion or in your dishes.
