Neither Basil Nor Rosemary: This Is The Easiest And Fastest Herb To Grow In Your Kitchen - Tasting Table

"Growing herbs in your kitchen is always a good idea. As many of us look to personalize our kitchens despite having limited space, kitchen decor that's also useful is a win. Not only do potted herbs provide lively pops of green as well as lovely aromas, these plants also grant you instant access to fresh ingredients. You'll find yourself incorporating fresh herbs into more meals simply because they're right in front of you, ready to be plucked."

"But there's one herb that is both the most versatile and the easiest to grow: mint. From tea to cocktails and fresh chutneys to fruit or grain salads, the sheer variety of possible uses for mint makes it an appealing option - but what really seals the deal when you're choosing herbs to add to your indoor kitchen garden is how fast and effortlessly mint grows."

"Buy a mint starter plant and pot it with well-draining soil; place it in a window facing east or west so it gets a good amount of light, but not too much direct sun; and keep the soil moist but not saturated, watering every few days or so when the top layer feels dry. Within weeks you'll have mint leaves you can use in all kinds of recipes."

"Especially if you're just starting your very own indoor herb garden, mint is beginner-friendly, hardy, and rewarding. You will want to make sure you explore the different types of mint, like how mint differs from peppermint, spearmint, and chocolate mint - there are even varieties like apple mint and margarita mint. All these types live under the general "mint" umbrella, with spearmint being what's considered the basic mint. These culinary varieties all grow similarly, so it's just a matter of deciding what you"

Potted herbs add lively green color, pleasant aromas, and immediate access to fresh ingredients that encourage more frequent use in cooking. Mint ranks as exceptionally versatile and the easiest herb to grow indoors, suitable for tea, cocktails, chutneys, salads, and more. Plant mint from a starter in well-draining soil placed in an east- or west-facing window to provide bright but not excessive sun. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, watering every few days when the top layer feels dry. Culinary mint varieties include spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, apple mint, and margarita mint; they grow similarly, making variety choice largely cosmetic and flavor-based.

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