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Aromatic herbs in July
Growing aromatic herbs
July 06, 2011
With the the increasing heat of summer many aromatic herbs are bolting, their leaves becomes different in shape and aroma, and shouldn't be harvested anymore.
Pennyroyal
can be harvested during blooming, like mint varieties, and flowers can be stored or used fresh in salads.
Marjoram
and oregano should be harvested during the flowering.
I sowed
anise
during spring and now the plants have tender green leaves that can be used as an aromatic herbs. I hope they will produce the anise seeds soon.
The
lemon balm
is growing well in a shaded area of my garden. It can be harvested for storing it or to make many recipes like the delicious
Lemon Balm Jam
.
I sowed many
savory
seeds but only one sprouted. I will harvest it soon.
During the winter the aerial part of the
lemon grass
has dried up, and now new leaves emerge from the stem at the base.
Thai basil
is a resistant variety of basil with sharp pointed leaves and a wild taste with a citrus aftertaste. I'm adding lemon grass and thai basil to my
Asian Aromatic Mixture
.
Thai basil Recipes
The
caraway
is typical of northern Europe and here in Sicily suffers from the heat. Its feathery-looking leaves have a slightly spicy taste, and can be used fresh.
I sowed again
achiote or annatto
, because my last plants died during the winter.
It's time to harvest & store aromatic herbs, see the post:
Storing sage
Storing rosemary
Storing thyme
Storing mint: drying
Storing mint: freezing
Harvesting lemon grass
Storing herbes de Provence
Saving seeds
See also:
July and August gardening tips
One year ago:
Chili Peppers Reality Show: Chili peppers first pods
Two years ago:
Pears and carrots from my garden
Three years ago:
July gardening tips: Aromatic Herbs, blooming
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