Top 10 Most Useful Herbs

Top 10 Herbs

  We support the Grower's Exchange, they provide herbs and potted plants for all levels of gardeners.

  I've listed typical uses for most of the herbs below, but here's a summary of why they're top 10.

  Our Plangarden.com users often ask for advice on what herbs to grow. Our top 10 list includes some of the most popular and delicious foods in Western cuisine – although we're sure there will be some debate among fans of cilantro, ginger and others 🙂 Additionally, we focused on herbs that people can grow indoors and outdoors. and eliminated certain herbs that are not grown at home, such as pepper and cumin.

  Garlic is a favorite among foodies and offers a simple old-fashioned dish from a five-star Mediterranean restaurant. Chives and parsley are used liberally in many dishes, from soups to various types of salads – potatoes, lentils, etc. Basil is so fragrant and transforms plain old tomato sauce into something delicious.  

  .A Google search of the top 10 herbs usually returns medicinal-type herbs, not medicinal herbs that are most commonly used in cooking and can be grown at home. These are personal favorites of Plangarden and we grow them outside (SF Bay Area) or in cold frames.

  10. Marjoram – It will be sprinkled on our French rack of lamb this Christmas.

  9. Sage – We use very little – this stuff is dense but good for vegetable dishes like zucchini.

  8. Thyme – Great for pizza!

  7. Oregano – Sprinkle on pizza dough!

  6. Tarragon – French and Mexican. Great with artichokes.

  5. Rosemary – Good for dishes and lamb.

  4. Parsley – Triple Curl

  3. Chives – Think potato salad…yum!

  2. Basil (indoors or in a cold frame at the beach) – Because we love Italian food, we go through tons of basil.   

  1. Garlic – Although some claim it is not an herb. We consume too much of it, maybe it's more of a "grain".