Herbs

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Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home

Published 2023

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This crop guide groups various plant species loosely into the category of herbs because they often have similar requirements. No garden is complete without herbs. They add flavor and color to a variety of dishes, can be used in sweet and savory preparations, and can even be steeped for a warm and comforting herbal tea.

Growth pattern: Different herbs have their specific growth habits, but in general, there is one thing that unites them all. At some point in the growing season, they will flower and potentially go to seed. For some herbs, this is desirable. Dill seed and dill flower heads give that distinct dill pickle flavor. Cilantro seeds can be replanted or dried and ground into coriander spice. Lavender flowers can be used in teas, desserts, or cosmetic applications. Chive flowers are delicious and can be used in vinegar infusions.

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