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Title: Herbs?
Post by: Chellerin on August 22, 2014, 12:57:53 pm

I want to plant some herbs so they can be used in recipes, I have always been a jar/pkt person so far but I am waiting delivery of my thermomix & have noticed fresh seems to be used.
So what to plant? What would be the most popular herbs used?

Chelle

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 22, 2014, 01:12:13 pm

Here in the UK I grow Bay,Mint,Flat Leaf Parsley,Curly Parsley,Rosemary,Sage,Chives and Thyme that I use regularly in my cooking. I buy fresh Basil and Coriander when I need it for a particular recipe.I do rely on dried herbs too ;D

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2014, 02:45:10 pm

I have exactly the same as CC but unfortunately my bay tree in a pot died.  Luckily I dried a bunch before it carked it so I'm still using them. Apart from herbs I also like to grow my own spring onions, chilli and spinach - it's nice to just walk out to the patch and pick a few leaves etc.

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on August 22, 2014, 10:58:24 pm

The above mentioned by CC is my range too but I do put in basil and coriander and dill.  Pesto with your own fresh basil is wonderful.

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: achookwoman on August 23, 2014, 12:04:25 am

Depends a bit on where you live.  We are in a cool climate so can grow all that CC grows plus coriander . There is nothing nicer than adding fresh chives and parsley to a pot of fresh TMX veggie soup. 
Also good to have the herbs near where you can easily get them. 

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: Kimmyh on August 23, 2014, 11:45:14 am

Similar to what's been mentioned above parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage, basil and coriander (which is a must if you love the EDC beetroot salad).

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: Chellerin on August 23, 2014, 11:58:31 am

Thanks for the advice.
Today I got flat parsley, rosemary, basil & oregano, my next challenge will be to keep them alive. Lol. Living plants usually don't succeed in my house.  :o

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: judydawn on August 23, 2014, 12:00:39 pm

Good luck with them Chelle, just remember to water them  ;D

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: Katj on August 23, 2014, 12:28:07 pm

Chelle if you like curries, a curry tree is a must for fresh curry leaves. I have mine in a large pot standing in my herb garden. They live the heat,so do well in Perth.
I use a lot of mint, especially in Summer in salads  and dressings. So easy to grow.
Good luck with your new Thermo and herbs.

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2014, 12:36:23 pm

I'm a hopeless gardener but have mint, parsley, safe, thyme, basil, chilli and oregano. The oregano took over the garden

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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on August 25, 2014, 12:32:16 pm

Katj I've recently planted a curry plant too. What's the best way to use the leaves?

We have oregano, parsley, coriander, rocket, spinach, chives, lime basil, rosemary, chilli and choc mint. Another one I'm not sure how best to use.

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: BeezeeBee on August 25, 2014, 01:56:12 pm

INAID, I'm no gardener. My plants exist based on survival of the fittest 😁 but I do have a curry leaf plant.

I use the leaves in certain curries and some stir fried dishes eg the Golden Fragrant Chicken 😃

Title: Re: Herbs?
Post by: Bedlam on August 26, 2014, 12:36:58 am

I am pleased with how my herbs are going with very little attention.  My parsley and basil went to seed last year so I sprinkled the seeds in a  garden bed and now have many of both.  Also have sage, oregano, chives, rosemary and thyme.  I keep looking for a curry tree must be the wrong time.