Even if you have only a small space, you can cultivate fresh aromatic herbs on the house windowsill. Find out which are the most suitable and because they can become your best allies in the kitchen and beyond.
Just a vase, a ray of sunshine and a little constancy. Cultivating on the windowsill is not only practical: it can become a small ritual of daily well -being. It is always surprising to find out how fragrant and useful such a close plant can be. We tend to think that a large garden or balcony is needed to have fresh aromatic plants available. Instead, some varieties grow very well even in smaller environments, as long as there are lucea little water and some attention.
Having these plants at hand means giving an extra touch to each dish, but also breathing a perfume that changes the atmosphere of the house. And then, let’s face it, seeing something of their own always has a certain charm, even for those who do not have the green thumb.
Basil: the king of the windowsill
Among all, the basil It is probably the most loved aromatic herb. Its perfume is unmistakable and a leaf is enough to change the flavor of a salad, a pasta or even a simple bruschetta. It grows well in the sun, but fears the stagnation of water: that’s why makeup is wetting it often but in moderation. Better to avoid leaving water in the sauces, because its roots are delicate.
Another interesting thing about basil is that the more it is possible, the more it tends to grow strong. A bit as if you reinvigorated each time it is collected. Just cut the branches above a pair of leaves, so as to stimulate new gems. Gut it on the windowsill is also a pleasure for the eyes: its bright green leaves and the perfume that is released every time you touch it create a living presence, almost “interactive” at home.
Rosemary: resistant and evergreen
Il rosemary It is another perfect grass to cultivate even in very narrow spaces. It needs a lot of sun, little water and loves dry climates. Almost impossible to let it die, it also resists those who forget to wet it every now and then.
That’s why it is ideal for those who want to start without too many pretensions:
- It requires very little maintenance
- Perfumes the air naturally
- You can use fresh or dry
- Remains green all year round
In the kitchen, it is combined with many dishes: from roasted potatoes to chicken, to homemade focaccia. But it is also perfect like digestive infusionmaybe with a little lemon.
It is interesting to note that, if grown near a well -exposed window, it manages to develop vertically becoming almost decorative, similar to a small aromatic bonsai.
Mint: fresh and luxuriant
The Menta It has explosive growth. A small vase is enough to find yourself in a few weeks with a very fragrant bush. He loves indirect light and always likes land a little humid, but not Zuppi.
It lends itself to give freshness to flavored waters, relaxing herbal teas, desserts and fruit salads, or cocktails such as mojito or cold tea.
Be careful not to plant it together with other herbs, because it tends to expand a lot and to “steal space” from the neighbors. Better to keep her in a vase of its own.
Having a tuft of mint on the windowsill means being able to improvise a moment of relaxation at any time: a leaf in hot water is enough to have a fragrant and immediately relaxing infusion.
In the end, it doesn’t take long to create a small green corner even without a garden.
Basil, rosemary e Menta They are three easy allies, versatile and surprising. Try to believe: a window sill is enough to change the rhythm of a day.
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