Herbs - Growing Your Own
By: Anonymous
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:26am

Preparation

1 The following herbs will thrive in equal parts of soil, sand and peat moss 2 With regular feedings of organic or commercial fertilizers. Consult your nursery for more specific advice on choosing and growing herbs. 3 Basil:Growing Conditions: Sun. Keep soil mixture barely moist. Pinch tops to encourage compact growth. 4 Try It With: Tomatoes, squash, eggplant, fish, goat or mozzarella cheese, 5 Lamb, chicken, eggs. 6 Great Partners: Garlic, marjoram, oregano, thyme, chives, diff, garlic, mint, parsley. 7 Dill:Growing Conditions: Bright light with four hours sun. Slightly moist soil. 8 Try It With: Salads, vegetables, chicken soup, fish (especially salmon), cheese, eggs. 9 Great Partners: Basil, chervil, chives, garlic, mint, parsley, tarragon. 10 Lemon Balm:Growing Conditions: Full sun. Keep moist constantly. 11 Try It With: Vegetable and fruit salads, fish, chicken, iced drinks. 12 Great Partners: Chervil, chives, fennel, mint, dill, parsley. (NOTE: Lemon balm is easily overpowered). 13 Mint:Growing Conditions: Partial shade. Plant in container to prevent uncontrolled growth. 14 Try It With: Lamb, veal, fish, peas, mushroons, poultry, cucumbers, yogurt, creamy cheeses. 15 Great Partners: Basil, lemon balm, parsley, tarragon. 16 Oregano:Growing Conditions: Sun and warmth. Keep barely moist. Harvest often to 17 Prevent leggy branches. 18 Try It With: Tomatoes, meat, soups, poultry, salads, seafood, Italian or Southwestern dishes. 19 Great Partners: Basil, chives, cilantro, garlic, marjoram, mint, parsley, 20 Thyme. 21 Parsley:Growing Conditions: Full or partial sun. Keep moist, especially during germination. Harvest into winter. 22 Try It With: Just about anything. 23 Great Partners: All other hers. (Make a dried herb seem fresh by blending it with chopped parsley). 24 Rosemary:Growing Conditions: Full sun and warmth; southern exposure. Keep soil slightly moist at all times. 25 Try It With: Meat, fish, poultry, potatoes, fruits, marinades, breads, beverages, seafood. 26 Sage:Growing Conditions: Sun, preferably southern exposure. Water only when soil is completely dry. 27 Try It With: Beans, beverages, bread, fish, pork, veal, poultry, sauces, soups, stews, vegetables. 28 Great Partners: Garlic, marjoram, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme. 29 Tarragon:Growing Conditions: Sun, humidity. Water only when dry. Trim often. 30 Try It With: Chicken, cheese, eggs, fish, veal, potatoes, rice, salads. 31 Soups. 32 Great Partners: Basil, chervil, dill, fennel, garlic, mint, parsley, thyme.