Brown AmyCoriander (cilantro), mustard, arugula
There are annual spicy plants that you can grow very easily and quickly. Literally within 2-3 weeks, mustard, coriander and arugula will already give spicy herbs. These herbs sprout within 3-4 days, and after 10-15 days you can already pinch the leaves. They can be sown in pots with soil, then the plants will give greens longer and form large rosettes. And you can grow them without earth, then you will get tender and perfectly clean greens. This method is very convenient for winter cultivation. To do this on the bottom of a large flat container (depth of 3 cm – 5 cm), for example, a large plate – put in several layers of paper napkins and moisten them. Pour the seeds thickly over the surface of the napkins, cover the container with a film and put it in a warm place. As soon as the seeds sprout – take them out into the light. When growing spicy herbs in this way, the most important thing is not to forget to water the plants often, so that the napkins do not dry out.
Basil
One of the most popular spicy herbs in kitchens around the world. Its aroma and delicate flavor will make salads and hot dishes, sauces and even desserts – delicious. Growing basil at home from seeds is not difficult at all. Seeds are sown in moist soil, slightly to 1 cm, sprinkle with substrate and cover with a film so that the top layer does not dry out. Sprouts appear within a week. After the appearance of 3-4 leaves, basil is planted in pots, leaving between plants about 5 cm. After 7-8 leaves – pinch off the top and basil will start to give a lot of side shoots. Feed basil once every 2-3 weeks with a full mineral and organic fertilizer. Do not forget to water the plants, they do not tolerate drying, but also do not flood, keep the ground moderately moist all the time. Buy seeds better from reliable sellers. Old seeds will not sprout well. For home cultivation, we have a special kind of basil room mixture of varieties. This includes varieties with green and purple leaves. Well grow on windowsills varieties: Lemon, Red Ruby, Salad Leaf.
Marjoram (Origano)
This plant has been valued as a spicy and very ornamental plant since the time of Ancient Greece. It is added to salads, vegetable and fish dishes, used fresh and dried. This perennial plant has lush branching bushes covered with silvery downy leaves. Seeds of marjoram are sown almost without embedding, sprinkled with soil no more than 3 mm. Then the crops are moistened from a sprayer, cover with a film and put in a warm place (from +22 ° C). Sprouts appear long, up to 2-3 weeks, have patience. But then marjoram will grow at you for many years. Sprouted plants are planted at a distance of 6 cm. An adult bush of marjoram at home grows to a height of 40 cm.
Rosemary
It is hard to imagine any cuisine in the world without rosemary. Without it it is impossible not the famous sauce “balsamic”, nor spicy vinegars, nor marinades, nor the famous seasoning “Provencal herbs”. Grow rosemary at home from seeds is worth at least for its beauty. In pots it looks great, and will decorate not only the kitchen windowsill, but also the window of the bedroom or living room. In a container, rosemary often grows even better than in the garden. The plant forms a dense bush, about 40 cm high, with small silvery leaves that resemble pine needles. Before sowing rosemary seeds, soak them in water for a few hours. It is best to sow the seeds in sand or vermiculite, burying them 3 mm deep. Then spray the seeds with water from a sprayer and place them in a very warm place, at a temperature of +25°C.
Thyme
This plant is one of the best for growing at home. Its rich flavor has been appreciated since ancient times. The bushes, covered with small silver-green leaves, do not exceed 30 cm. Small thyme seeds are mixed with sand before sowing to make it easier to sow. Thyme likes light and not too fertile soil. You can mix half peat with sand or buy a substrate for cacti. Seeds are buried only 1 mm – 2 mm and sprayed with water from a sprayer. Seeds are covered with glass and put not only in a warm, but also in a bright place. Seeds of thyme germinate exactly in the light. But the light should be diffused, not direct sunlight. After the appearance of seedlings – the glass is removed. Watering small seedlings do only as they dry out, do not overwater. Seeds of thyme sprout quickly and amicably. To make the bushes dense – cut them off more often. Do not let the plant bloom, then the greens will be tender.
Seeds for growing spicy herbs can be bought very inexpensively, and the value of these plants for cooking and interior – high. At home – even a beginner can grow these tasty and useful plants.
