Boost Your Garden With Basil, Cilantro, And Mint: Spring Planting Tips
Spring is almost here and temps here in Texas are still to unpredictable, but there are a few hardy herbs that can go in the ground for a head start into spring!
One of my personal favorites is basil. From a Caprese salad to Pesto basil is a fundamental herb used in almost all kitchens and easy to grow. When ready to plant you can sow the seeds into the soil in an area which receives at least six hours sunlight each day. Basil is a fan of water so be sure and keep the soil moist. Once it has grown be sure and pinch off the flowering stems on top to prevent a bitter taste.
Next, cilantro, did you know that cilantro and coriander are the same plants? Neither did I. The difference is with cilantro we eat the leaves and stems and coriander is the dried seed.
Cilantro does not like sun so plant it in a shaded area and plant them close to each other to protect the roots from the sun.
Next is Mint, an aromatic herb famous for mint tea and mint juleps. . The mint plant is a favorite of many gardeners, so it's easy to grow.
Now a Texas favorite ... Chives which has a similar aroma to green onions. You can use them fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible.
Chives also are not a big fan of the sun so protect them from too much sunlight. At the beginning chives may need moderate watering but once established, chives can do good even in Texas dry soil.
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