Herbs: 10 plants you can grow all year round in water
Did you know that you can grow herbs in water ?
If you don’t want to fill the kitchen with jars that can dirty the shelves with soil, you can “learn” to grow your favorite aromatic herbs in water.
To do this you should avoid using tap water . However, if you decide to use tap water, it is absolutely necessary to aerate it overnight so that the chlorine evaporates .
Obviously it would be advisable to use water that contains trace elements and minerals such as well water and rainwater.
For this technique it is necessary to place the plants in jars with dark or amber colors since the roots are used to being in the dark. However, if you only have clear glass jars, you can wrap them in colored paper .
At the same time, by using narrow-mouth containers , such as glass bottles, the seedlings will be able to maintain an upright position.
Read on to find out what plants you can grow in water.
Aromatic herbs: 10 plants to grow in water.
- Basil
Place the jar in a bright place after adding clean water to it. If you do not want to see your plant flower, you must cut the cuttings with buds because after this action the plant will end its cycle and die. So pay attention.
- Tarragon
French tarragon is the most popular in cooking but there are several types. Any plant you have should be planted in spring and its slow growth requires clean, light water.
- as
Mint is a plant with a high menthol content, a substance that cools but does not cause temperature variations. All you need to do is dip the branches in water to see the roots appear.
- Green mint
This plant also has practically the same characteristics as the common mint described above.
- Rosemary
This plant takes a long time to take root but is much more resistant to decay. It is a plant that does not require much care and seems to take root sooner if planted in spring.
- Origan
Rosemary is essential in most Mediterranean dishes. To grow it in water, simply place it in a jar with water and then, observing its correct growth, pinch the leaves.
- Stevia
Stevia is perfect to add to infusions, teas and desserts. You simply need to place it in a bright and warm place.
- Sage
This plant is subject to mold formation so it should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. Again it is a very slow growing plant.
- thyme
In this case you have to cut the green cuttings and place them in water. The best time to plant cuttings is spring and you should put them in water as soon as you cut them. This is because the extreme thinness will cause them to dry out quickly.
- Verbena
Growing verbena is super simple but it suffers in closed environments. Simply cut them in spring and soak them in water. Then you must place everything in a lighted place and wait 4 weeks to see the roots appear. Please note: it needs water regularly.
W the green thumb.