Spicy plants that you can grow in your home.

Here, a rainy autumn has arrived, followed by a long cold winter. For culinary lovers, including myself, the lack of fresh spices is a big problem. Yes, there is a large selection of dried herbs but it is not an adequate substitute for fresh. There is a solution for that as well. Every kitchen is much more beautiful if there are pots with herbs and spices in it. Always fresh and at your fingertips, to help us create a real magic of taste and smell.

For potted herbs that you plan to grow in the apartment, the choice of a well-lit place is crucial. So find a perfectly sunny window, a closed room terrace, whatever seems practical to you. It is necessary for the room temperature to be between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius. Also, in addition to sunshine, ventilation must be good. Most plants need only 5-6 hours of daylight to succeed.

The good side of growing plants in jars is that there are no weeds like in the garden, and for their growth it is enough to provide them with sunlight.

To ensure success, it is better to start with healthy plants than with seeds. Formed plants give you a multi-month advantage (sometimes even a year), compared to plants that are started from seed, plus you get a wider range of options when you grow them inside.

Chives

With a delicate onion flavor and beautiful purple flowers, chives are our favorite "herald of spring". Fortunately, they can grow anywhere. When you want to plant it, cut the base and do not take more than 1/3 of the leaves.

Mint

Mint can be the easiest plant to care for on this list, because you can plant it in jardinieres, gardens, and even in pots. It is great as an addition to lemonade, but also in other dishes.

Basil

Nothing compares to the smell of fresh basil, right? Scientists say that it has a therapeutic effect, which is more of a reason to plant it near you. You should know that the more you cut it, the more bushy and lush it will be.

Parsley

No, this plant is not just for decoration! It reproduces easily and grows quickly when it receives enough sunlight and water. The type with flat leaves is the best for cooking.

Rosemary

Rosemary is great for warm, dry and sunny places. Prune it to take on the shape of a tree, to fall like a waterfall or as a ground cover and your yard will resemble French hills.

Thyme

It is enough to provide it with enough light and permeable soil and you will have a great spice in your collection.

Oregano

This Mediterranean herb is very common in cooking, but can also be found in many backyards. For better taste, place it in a bright place, where the soil has good drainage.

Certainly the most unusual way to bring the taste of the Mediterranean into the kitchen during the winter is to put chopped fresh spices in ice molds and pour extra virgin olive oil. When you take out these cubes, you will have an ideal addition to dishes. Rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano and primrose, which can be cooked together with food, are ideal for this method of storage, and mint and basil should be avoided, because their taste changes.

Embark on a creative adventure of growing plants and your efforts will be rewarded with delicious and healthy organic spices that will complement the taste of your dishes throughout the year.