10 Herbs For A Roman Herb Garden
An interesting and yet useful theme for your kitchen garden, is to grow a Roman Cook's Garden. If you have a sunny area, or use a portable container system that can be moved with the sunlight, then this Roman Cook's garden theme would be perfect!
Although not exhaustive, here are 10 easy to find herbs, that can be grown in a Roman Themed garden.
Native to Egypt and the Mediterranean, be sure to grow this annual in a hot, sunny location.
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Basil is such a delicious flavor, it should come as no surprise that it was used in Roman recipes. Be certain that you grow extra. Basil freezes very well, and keeps its heady flavor.
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Perfect for rich dishes, Bay is still used as it was back in Roman times.
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More than a tea herb, mint can be used in many main dishes. Simple to grow, mint should remain in a container to check its enthusiastic growing habit - making it perfect for a container garden.
Start from a well labeled plant, in order to ensure that your variety is true. Do not allow it to flower near another mint, or it will regrow with a different flavor the next year.
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Make the most of your garden space, and grow this double duty herb. When young, coriander is knows as Cilantro. Allow Cilantro to go to seed and voila'! You have Coriander.
I like to grow two beds of Cilantro, one for keeping cut and one I allow to go to seed. That way, I have enough of both flavors.
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Dill is a showy herb, great for light dishes and of course pickling. Romans knew of its flavor and included Dill in many of their dishes.
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Garlic has a long history of culinary and medicinal uses. Romans loved to include garlic in much of their food, just the same way we do today.
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Not just for ornamental use, Romans used Hyssop in their recipes, enjoying their sweet scented blooms.
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Parsley is once again showing itself as a useful and historically interesting herb. Since Roman times, it has been used to freshen breath and brighten recipes with its light, green taste.
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Savory has a richand documented history in the culinary world. It is a bit tender below zone 6, so you may need to baby it a little. The flavor is well worth the effort. Here in Zone 5a, I bring it into the unheated greenhouse for the winter, with some success.
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Although not exhaustive, here are 10 easy to find herbs, that can be grown in a Roman Themed garden.
1. Anise
Native to Egypt and the Mediterranean, be sure to grow this annual in a hot, sunny location.
For more uses with Anise:
- How To Make Cinnamon Anise Tea
- An Herbal Tea Recipe
- Agastache or Anise Hyssop Herb Cocktails
2. Basil
Basil is such a delicious flavor, it should come as no surprise that it was used in Roman recipes. Be certain that you grow extra. Basil freezes very well, and keeps its heady flavor.
For more uses with Basil:
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3. Bay
Perfect for rich dishes, Bay is still used as it was back in Roman times.
For more uses with Bay:
- Bay Laurel - Growing a Sweet Bay Tree in a Container
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4. Mint
More than a tea herb, mint can be used in many main dishes. Simple to grow, mint should remain in a container to check its enthusiastic growing habit - making it perfect for a container garden.
Start from a well labeled plant, in order to ensure that your variety is true. Do not allow it to flower near another mint, or it will regrow with a different flavor the next year.
For more uses with Mint:
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5. Coriander
Make the most of your garden space, and grow this double duty herb. When young, coriander is knows as Cilantro. Allow Cilantro to go to seed and voila'! You have Coriander.
I like to grow two beds of Cilantro, one for keeping cut and one I allow to go to seed. That way, I have enough of both flavors.
For more uses with Coriander:
More »
6. Dill
Dill is a showy herb, great for light dishes and of course pickling. Romans knew of its flavor and included Dill in many of their dishes.
For more uses with Dill:
- Maroulosalata Recipe - Greek Romaine Lettuce Salad
- Recipe for Dill Rice
- Top 5 Herbs To Soothe Indigestion
7. Garlic
Garlic has a long history of culinary and medicinal uses. Romans loved to include garlic in much of their food, just the same way we do today.
For more uses with Garlic:
- 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Garlic
- Make Your Own Garlic Broth
- How To Make Your Own Organic Garden Spray
8. Hyssop
Not just for ornamental use, Romans used Hyssop in their recipes, enjoying their sweet scented blooms.
For more uses with Hyssop:
- Herbs To Attract More Bees To The Garden
- 10 Herbs For Cough Syrups
- Herbs For The Rock Wall Herb Garden
9. Parsley
Parsley is once again showing itself as a useful and historically interesting herb. Since Roman times, it has been used to freshen breath and brighten recipes with its light, green taste.
For more uses with Parsley:
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10. Savory
Savory has a richand documented history in the culinary world. It is a bit tender below zone 6, so you may need to baby it a little. The flavor is well worth the effort. Here in Zone 5a, I bring it into the unheated greenhouse for the winter, with some success.
For more uses with Savory:
More »
