plant's relationship with food has always been very close, and the different uses to which they gave to grasses, it may be this which has remained undisturbed throughout history. Although some plants may be a food in itself, is often used as a supplement or additive to preserve or improve the taste of meals in casseroles, salads and desserts. most common herbs in the kitchen
basil. It is a highly branched plant with oval leaves and white or pink flowers clustered in terminal clusters. Requires moist but well drained soil, bright
and windbreaks. The leaves, fresh or dried. used in sauces. salad of tomato, eggplant and zucchini dishes, and soups and pasta. Laurel
. It is an evergreen tree and aromatic plants that can reach 15 meters. Neos requires soils with some moisture and protected. It is preferable to place it in partial shade. Its leaves are used for many stews and casseroles; also used in desserts such as custard.
Mint. Need soils rich in organic substances and permanently wet. By autumn, the plants should be pruned flush. It is used in baking and for making liqueurs and sauces, but also used to season potatoes, vegetables and meat stews. One of the most aromatic varieties, peppermint is used for perfumes and toothpaste fabncar but also as a medicinal plant used to combat digestive problems and bladder. Oregano
. It is a perennial with a woody parts and other herbs. Its leaves are oval and flowers, roses. You may reproduce kills division. Requires a light soil, moderately fertile. and exhibits very sunny. The young shoots and fresh leaves are an ideal ingredient for salads, stews, soups. sauces and pates The dried leaves are a perfect accompaniment, along with the oil to the tomato, eggplant and zucchini
Parsley. Biennial plant with characteristics irregularly toothed triangular leaves. It can be sown at the end of the spring, summer or even autumn. Well fertilized soils and requires frequent negos. In winter, it is advisable to keep him warm fresh or dried parsley to accompany any dish: soups, sauces, meats, poultry. fish and vegetables.
Romero. Sandy substrates need some fertilizer, light and well drained and sunny exposures and protected.
It is a common condiment for grilled and fatty meats like lamb. It is also used for flavoring salts, oils and vinegars. Salvia
. It is a shrub about 60 cm high, with aromatic leaves and flowers in spikes of blue. It grows well in drained soils and sunny exposures. Is sensitive to wind and frost.
is used in sauces, stuffings, poultry and pork dishes. Its leaves and flowers have digestive properties, antiperspirants and antidepressant. Thyme
. Grows well in sandy soils in full sun and does not support the excess moisture.
leaves, fresh or dried, are used in the preparation of meat, fish, mushrooms and sauces, and stems to flavor salads, cheese and salt. Thyme is used as a medicinal plant against stomach problems. In addition, its essence, called thymol, is used to make perfumes.
Care and maintenance
culinary plants thrive in diverse and have specific features of culture, although this is very simple. Species should be selected according to environmental conditions and, whenever possible, keep them close to the kitchen. Some can be planted in pots.
The subscriber has to be very slight, because excess nutrients can affect the content of its active principles. However, this aspect also depends on the part of the plant to take advantage
: If you are the leaves, compost should be rich in nitrogen, if they are the flowers, phosphorus, and if the fruits, in potassium.
If pests or diseases occur, it is best to treat the plants with a biological product. although high in essence acts as fungi and insect repellent and as an inhibitor of weeds.
The method normally used to preserve the air-dried in a warm and airy. This allows to use them at any time of year, but only maintain their skills during a short period of time.
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