Herbs - healthy, tasty, with healing properties, and in addition, extremely fashionable. Check out why you must have them in your kitchen!
Herbs in the kitchen - applications
Herbs will improve digestion, speed up metabolism, support liver function, strengthen smell, sharpen taste.... Change further? We are all aware of the magical properties of herbs. Below are a few types that are ideal for the kitchen:
- Basil. You can successfully add it to all Italian dishes such as spaghetti, pizza and salads. This popular addition will also find its place among seafood, soups, meat dishes and cottage cheese. Soothes flatulence, increases appetite.
- Oregano. Sauces, salads, meat dishes, vodkas and liqueurs... Use it to season almost anything!
- Mint. Spicy or dry dishes? No matter, mint will love such and such, and in addition, it will help digestion and relieve stomach pains. Desserts and drinks are definitely her element.
- Marjoram. Particularly recommended for greasy and hard to digestible dishes. Agrees with sage and thyme.
- Thyme. It heals flatulence, stimulates intestinal function, and in addition, it is perfectly composed with all legumes, fish and meats.
Herbs in the kitchen - cultivation
Above all, it is important to water the plants regularly - absolutely must not allow the soil in the container to dry out. Remember that the soil in the pot should always be slightly moist. If you don't take care of it, it will dry out quickly in a warm apartment. Don't exaggerate the other way too - the water around the roots will contribute to their quick death. Avoid watering too much to avoid rotting. How to grow herbs in the kitchen? If these are annual herbs, they will not need to be fertilised. Help perennial herbs with special liquid fertilizers every two weeks. Remember not to expose the plants to draughts and strong winds. Do you see the apartment? Transport pots away from the window for the time being. When watering, take into account the water temperature - ideally it should be room temperature.
Herbs in the kitchen on a window sill
Of all the living quarters, the kitchen seems to be the most sensible place to cultivate herbs, and finally guarantees easy access to them. A window sill, on the other hand, because of the access to the sun, seems to be the best potential kitchen location, especially if your kitchen has windows facing south. Remember that herbs really require a lot of sunshine!
