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Spearmint Herb

Spearmint Herb

The Spearmint, 'Mentha spicata', is the classic mint. Spearmint is also known as mint, brown mint, garden mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Our Lady's mint, and sage of Bethlehem. Spearmint is used in teas, flavored teas, sauces, jellies, and vinegars; leaves in fruit salad, and in peas, plus many more. Spearmint marries well with lamb, and minted apple jelly and lamb are a classic twosome. The plant is easy to grow if wet soil is provided. The spike of purplish flowers is produced in the summer. Cut back to the ground at least twice/summer.




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French Tarragon Herb French Tarragon Herb
The French Tarragon, 'Artemesia dranunculus sativa', cannot be easily purchased. To obtain French Tarragon, you need to obtain plants or to use cuttings. French Tarragon has a spicy anise flavor that turns ordinary main dishes into masterpieces. Tarragon goes well with meat and vegetables and is a top choice in any hearty recipe. The soil should be well drained and watering should be thorough. Keep a good supply of fresh tips for cooking by cutting it back to the ground several times during the growing season. French Tarragon also makes a good choice for growing in a pot.
Lemon Grass Herb Lemon Grass Herb
The Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, is a very fragrant grass and it is a versatile performer in the kitchen where it can be used in teas, beverages, herbal medicines, and Eastern inspired soups and other dishes. The leaves of this plant are used for many medicinal purposes. They can be dried and used in the making of Vietnamese and Thai curries. They are steam distilled to extract lemongrass oil, an old standby in the the perfumer's palette of scents. It also does well in tubs and containers. You can also pot it up for the winter and keep it in a brightly lit area indoors.
Spearmint Herb Spearmint Herb
The Spearmint, 'Mentha spicata', is the classic mint. Spearmint is also known as mint, brown mint, garden mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Our Lady's mint, and sage of Bethlehem. Spearmint is used in teas, flavored teas, sauces, jellies, and vinegars; leaves in fruit salad, and in peas, plus many more. Spearmint marries well with lamb, and minted apple jelly and lamb are a classic twosome. The plant is easy to grow if wet soil is provided. The spike of purplish flowers is produced in the summer. Cut back to the ground at least twice/summer.
Basil Purple Ruffles Herb Basil Purple Ruffles Herb
The Basil Purple Ruffles, 'Ocimum basilicum', is a beautiful form of basil that grows about 1 1/2 feet high and has ruffled jagged leaves. The scent and flavor are slightly different from sweet basil with more licorice and cinnamon flavor. Purple Ruffles Basil can grow in shadier areas than sweet basil but still needs about 3 hours of sun per day. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. To harvest, cut about a third of the branch from the top, down to where a new set of leaves is beginning to grow.
Italian Parsley Herb Italian Parsley Herb
The Italian Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, has flat leaves that makes this a prefered plant of gourmets.The Parsley Italian Dark Green Flat, is prized by gourmets as the most flavorful of all parsleys. Do you love and grow roses? Grown near roses, parsley is thought to improve the scent and health of roses. Flat Parsley is a very nutritious herb containing large quantities of vitamins and mineral such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. They are great in window boxes and pots either inside or outside. Plant in the spring in well drained soil.
Pineapple Sage Herb Pineapple Sage Herb
The Pineapple Sage, 'Salvia elegans', is a semiwoody, mostly herbaceous, subshrub, 3-5 ft () in height with an open-branched, airy habit.. Like most mints, pineapple sage has square stems.The bruised foliage of Pineapple sage really does smell like fresh pineapple. Use pineapple sage in the center of beds and borders, where its open, airy structure will not hide other plantings. Crush a few fragrant leaves into hot or iced tea for a flavorful treat. The delicious flowers add color and flavor to salads and deserts. Pineapple sages make a stunning center piece or border plant.