Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Jun 13, 2021 6:41:07 GMT -5
What herbs do you suggest to grow that are not normally used and why? Explain their use and taste. I am always looking for something new to grow.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jun 13, 2021 12:51:09 GMT -5
Check out kanewai's gardens. He has some different ones that I would love to try. |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Jun 14, 2021 3:30:00 GMT -5
I will check it out.
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Post by kanewai on Oct 13, 2021 0:38:34 GMT -5
I've experimented a lot, but there's only a few that worked really well in the aerogarden. I have a hard time describing flavors, but I'll give it a shot:
savory - Mediterranean. One of my favorites. It has a peppery taste, and goes well with most vegetable dishes. Combines well with oregano and thyme. When I have it I use it almost as much as the more common herbs.
pipicha - Mexican / South American. It's hard to find seeds for this; the distributors always seem to be out. The flavor is a mix of citrus and cilantro. I actually like it better than cilantro. Makes great guacamole and salsa verde.
chervil - French. Tastes a bit like a cross between parsley and tarragon to me, but more delicate. One of the French fines herbes. Others say it was an anise flavor.
zaatar - Middle Eastern. A type of oregano, but a bit stronger and with a hint of pine.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Oct 13, 2021 8:34:44 GMT -5
I am not too adventurous in using herbs, but I do use savory. It is great to know that it can be grown in an Aerogarden.
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 13, 2021 16:55:55 GMT -5
I'm trying Seasoning Celery from Renee's Garden, after Sher mentioned it. I like the flavor of celery and think this may be a fun was to have that without so much crunch? |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Oct 13, 2021 18:30:26 GMT -5
I love it for cooking, Ginny. Hope you enjoy using it, too.
It does have tiny stems in case you want a little crunch. If not, just use the leaves.
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 13, 2021 18:38:27 GMT -5
I love it for cooking, Ginny. Hope you enjoy using it, too.
It does have tiny stems in case you want a little crunch. If not, just use the leaves.
Good to know! Thank you for the info and the inspiration too!  |
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Post by lynnee on Oct 14, 2021 15:50:35 GMT -5
I am not too adventurous in using herbs, but I do use savory. It is great to know that it can be grown in an Aerogarden. I think that savory is the secret ingredient in Kentucky Fried Chicken. The oven-fried chicken recipe that we use has savory in the flour coating, and tastes just like KFC. 🙂 |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Oct 14, 2021 18:39:48 GMT -5
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