6 Herbs To Grow In Victoria, BC


6 Herbs To Grow In Victoria, BC

These herbs do well in our climate

Basil

  • It’s a delicious herb that is easy to grow and is a tasty addition to many dishes
  • It can be grown indoors or outdoors, but if grown outdoors should be brought inside from late fall to early spring
  • Your basil plant should be in full sun and the soil should be kept moist (watered about once a week)
  • You can use it to make sauces such as pesto, or it can be added to many dishes such as pizza, pasta, soup, and more
  • There’s a variety of basil plants to choose from, making it fun to experiment and see which ones you like best

Mint

  • Like basil, there are many varieties of mint to choose from, and it’s a very easy herb to grow
  • Mint grows very easily so it’s best to be planted in a planted or garden box to prevent it from taking over unwanted areas
  • It can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will typically survive being left outside during the winter
  • Your basil plant should be in full sun and the soil should be kept moist
  • Mint is delicious to use in salads, soups, drinks such as tea, and much more

Rosemary

  • Rosemary is another easy herb to grow
  • It is best grown outdoors in a sunny spot, and will produce all year long
  • It does not need regular watering and is drought tolerant
  • Rosemary has a wonderful fragrance and can be used as table décor
  • It’s a fantastic herb to cook with and is great on salmon, roasts, and in stuffing

Chives

  • Chives are low maintenance and versatile herbs, making them a great addition to your herb garden
  • They can be planted indoors or outdoors
  • They should receive full sun and should only watered enough to keep the soil damp
  • The entire chive is edible
  • Their purple flowers are wonderful to use as a garnish, and their green stems can be chopped up to use as garnish as well, or in many dishes such as pastas, soups, cheeses, and much more

Lavender

  • Lavender is wonderful to grow because they are a beautiful flower and a delicious herb
  • Lavender is best planted outdoors
  • It should be planted in full sun with good drainage
  • Do not overwater your lavender plant
  • Lavender is wonderful to use as a garnish, in desserts, or even in drinks
  • Lavender can also be dried out to use as a natural deodorizer in your home

Oregano

  • Oregano is another wonderful herb that is easy to grow
  • It can be planted indoors or outdoors
  • It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial sun
  • Do not over water your oregano, water only when the soil becomes dry
  • Oregano is wonderful to add to many recipes such as soups, sauces, and pastas
  • Oregano is also great to cook with when dried

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