There are plenty of recipes that include aromatic plants as seasoning, if we can also incorporate them fresh and grown at home, better than better. With aromatic plants everything is an advantage because they decorate the home for sight and smell and also provide us with fancy ingredients for cooking and prepare our best dishes. There are indoor gardens of luxury to grow them, like the one in the photo above, which includes among others basil, mint and chives and costs 199.99 euros, but we can also choose to grow them one by one and with cheaper pot options.
Prêt à Pousser Modulo, Your evolving indoor garden ❃ Includes basil, mint, chives and tomatoes
Almost all aromatic plants can be grown in a pot and therefore at home, but there are some that are easier to care for than others, for example, laurel is widely used in the kitchen but more complex in cultivation, that is why we have not included in our selection today. Vertical gardens and hanging pots can make it easier for us to grow on small balconies or indoors without taking up much space. a bright area and good drainage It is what we need, in general, to cultivate these aromatics that we will later use in our kitchen.
Basil: it is an easy and productive aromatic plant even in small spaces. The basil It can be grown both indoors and outdoors, outdoors with semi-shade and indoors with direct sun. Ideal as a condiment for salads, pizza and to prepare the best homemade pesto.
Oregano: it is an aromatic outdoor plant, a lover of dry land and direct sunlight. The oregano ideal for growing in window boxes on balconies and once dried and chopped it is the perfect seasoning for our pasta dishes.
Chives: both its leaves and flowers are edible and are a trend as a complement to many kitchen recipes. The chive It is one of the most resistant aromatics and tolerates a wide range of temperatures and light conditions, therefore it is highly recommended for beginners.
Mint: it is an aromatic plant that loves fresh and bright areas, the mint It will be productive even in small containers, it can be grown both indoors and outdoors and is used as a condiment and decoration for desserts and cocktail-type drinks.
Ginger: It is a fast-growing aromatic plant, with a lot of ornamental value and quite easy to care for. We can use ginger in recipes and in the preparation of desserts, especially cakes and cookies now in autumn and winter.
Parsley: from the parsley family cilantro, their care is very similar. Both are aromatic easy to grow, the parsley It is not very fond of heat. They can be grown both indoors and outdoors, outdoors in semi-shade and indoors with direct sun.
Rosemary: it is an aromatic outdoor plant that loves dry land and direct sunlight. Its low maintenance makes it one of the most used aromatics on balconies and terraces. The rosemary It is used in recipes for roast meat, stews and other dishes.
Thyme: It is an aromatic outdoor plant that loves dry land and direct sunlight. Ideal for growing in window boxes on balconies, the thyme It is very versatile and is used in both sweet and savory recipes.
Salvia: it is an aromatic outdoor plant that loves the dry land and the sun. Both its leaves and flowers can be used in cooking. It will need a large and deep container so that it can develop well. We will use sage in roasts of meat and also in combination with some vegetables and vegetables.
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- A herb grow kit with a wooden box that includes: basil, chives, parsley and dill for 37.97 euros.
ONVAYA® Herb Growing Kit with Wooden Box | Grow kit | Mini Herb Garden | Herb Garden Kit with Basil, Chives, Parsley and Dill Seeds
- a pack of 24 aromatic plants for 19.99 euros in Leroy Merlin.
Pack of 24 aromatic plants fragrance
- A substrate with oregano seeds integrated compatible with the Exky® indoor garden for 6.95 euros.
Véritable Lingot® Organic Oregano – Compatible with Exky® Indoor Garden – Ready-to-Use Refill – Substrate with Integrated Seeds
* **Indoor garden** Exky® Smart in black by [129,90 euros](https://www.amazon.es/dp/B082Q2R2P1).
Véritable Exky® Smart Indoor Garden (Soft Black) – Made in France – Compact and Autonomous Smart Garden with its Adapt ‘Light technology – Supplied with 2 Lingots®
- a pack of 6 traditional aromatic plants at Leroy Merlin for 17.99 euros.
Pack of 6 traditional aromatic plants
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