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
