Herbs: 10 plants you can grow all year round in water
Did you know you can grow herbs in water ?
If you don’t want to fill your kitchen with pots and pans that can dirty the shelves, you can “learn” how to grow your favorite herbs in water.
To do this, you must avoid using tap water . However, if you decide to use tap water, it is essential 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 dark or amber pots , since the roots are usually 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-necked containers , such as glass bottles, the plants will be able to maintain their upright position.
Read on to find out which plants you can grow in water.
Aromatic herbs: 10 plants to grow in water.
- Basil
Place the pot in a well-lit area after adding clean water. If you do not want to see your plant flower, you must cut the plants with the buds, because after this action the plant will end its cycle and die. So be careful.
- Tarragon
French tarragon is the most popular in cooking, but there are several types. All your plants should be planted in spring and their slow growth requires clean, light water.
- mint
Mint is a plant with a high content of menthol, a substance that cools, but does not cause temperature variations. Simply soak the branches in water to see the roots appear.
- green mint
This plant also has virtually the same characteristics as the common mint described above.
- Rosemary
This plant takes a long time to root, but it is much more resistant to rot. It is a plant that does not require much care and seems to root sooner if planted in spring.
- Oregano
Rosemary is essential in most Mediterranean dishes. To grow it in water, simply place it in a pot of water and then, observing its good growth, pinch the leaves.
- Stevia
Stevia is perfect for adding to infusions, teas and desserts. Just place it in a bright, warm place.
- Wise
This plant is prone to mold formation, so it should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. Again, this is a very slow growing plant.
- thyme
In this case you need to cut the green cuttings and place them in water. The best time to plant cuttings is spring and you should place them in water as soon as you cut them. In fact, their extreme thinness will cause them to dry quickly.
- Verbena
Growing verbena is super simple but it suffers indoors. Just cut them in spring and soak them in water. Then place everything in a bright place and wait 4 weeks for the roots to appear. Please note: it needs water regularly.
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