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| Herbs for
Beginners |
Beginning
herb gardeners may have a problem deciding which herbs
to plant because of the large number of herbs from which
to select. A quick check of your supermarket shelf will
give you some idea of the types of herbs used in cooking
and also will serve as a planting guide. Many cookbooks
also offer information on uses of various herbs as flavorings. |
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variety of flavors and uses of recommended herbs for beginners: |
Strong
herbs -- winter savory, rosemary, sage
Herbs strong enough for accent -- sweet basil, dill, mint, sweet marjoram, tarragon,
thyme
Herbs for blending -- chives, parsley, summer savory |
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As
your interest and needs increase, you can add to the
variety of herbs in your garden. Keep in mind that herbs
can be annuals, biennials, or perennials when selecting
herbs to grow for the first time. |
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Annuals
(bloom one season and die) -- anise, basil, chervil,
coriander, dill, summer savory
Biennials (live two seasons, blooming second season only) -- caraway, parsley
Perennials (overwinter; bloom each season once established) -- chives, fennel,
lovage, marjoram, mint, tarragon,
thyme, winter savory. |
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