There are many kinds of herbs. Here we introduce 18 kinds of popular herbs that can be used in various ways such as dishes and crafts.

Having a unique scent and flavor, living plants are called herbs. Why do not you grow up close and try different ways to enjoy it?

* Eating easily with fragrance When eating or touching with her, troubles may occur depending on constitution and constitution. Let’s use it carefully.

Italian parsley
Harvesting period: throughout the year
Usage: cooking, tea, potpourri
If you grow a pot near the kitchen, it is convenient to taste various dishes. It is a way to nurture it and use it little by little.
Occurrence location: sun, semi-shade
Friendly food: shellfish, tomatoes, eggs
basil
Harvest period: late June to August
Directions: Cooking, essential oil
King of summer herbs. It is an active and popular herb in cooking. As the temperature rises it will grow soon and you can easily grow from seeds and seedlings.
Occurrence location: Sun
Good complementary ingredients: tomato, cheese, garlic
lemongrass
Harvesting period: throughout the year
Usage: cooking, tea, potpourri, essential oil
It is a trustworthy herb that grows widely in cooking, tea, bathing, etc. and grows vigorously in the summer. A refreshing scent of lemon drifts from the leaves.
Occurrence location: Sun
Food with good compatibility: white fish, chicken, Nanpra
German chamomile
Harvesting period: April – June
Directions: tea, bathing
The sweet scent of cute flowers fascinates both adults and children. Mother’s herbs and flowers are blooming alternately. Fertility is also active, and plenty of fish are overflowing.
Place to raise: sunshine and a well-ventilated place

coriander
Harvesting period: late May to early November
Usage: edible
It is called Pakuchi in Thailand, Chinese food in Shanzai. Not only leaves, everything from roots to seeds is used.
Place to raise: sunshine and a well-ventilated place
Foods with good compatibility: crustaceans, Nanpla

time
Harvesting period: throughout the year
Directions: Cooking, essential oil, black tea, for bath
It is representative of useful and useful herbs. The refreshing fragrance which rises quickly when stepping on also brought great joy to the garden.
Origin location: sunny place
Fit compatible food: meat, fish

mint
Harvesting period: March to October
Directions: Cooking, confectionery, essential oil, black tea, potpourri, bus
It cuts out branches and leaves, stretches it and lifts it during use. Let’s enjoy the cool, refreshing scent of fragrant leaves. It is very strong, easy to grow, and can be used in various scenes of clothing, food, drinks.
Occurrence location: sun, semi-shade
Foods with good compatibility: lamb meat, dairy products

Rosemary
Harvesting period: throughout the year
Directions: Cooking, confectionery, essential oil, black tea, potpourri, bus
It is widely used for cooking and skin care. It is one of the classic herbs. Clear flowers blooming on individual leaves are also suitable for garden accents.
Origin location: sunny place
Friendly ingredients: rum, poultry, liver, potatoes

Laurier
Harvesting period: throughout the year
Directions: Cooking, Essential Oils, Potpourri
The Japanese name is Baekje (laurel). A sweet and spicy aroma stands up and is an essential herb for making dishes. It is loved as a beautiful evergreens garden.
Occurrence location: sun, semi-shade
Fit compatible food: meat, fish

oregano
Harvesting period: April – December
Usage: Cooking, Tea, Bath, Potpourri
The color form of leaves and flowers, and the fragrance are also rich in variety. There are also varieties which Oregano has not suitable for cooking even though flowers are beautiful like ‘Kent Beauty’.
Place to raise: sunny and ventilated place
Food ingredients with good compatibility: tomato, cheese, meat

Perusal
Harvest period: late June to August
Usage: Cooking
Shiso
indispensable to Japanese food as a cold-hearted condiment and sashimi’s stick. It has not only preservative sterilization effect but also antioxidant effect, which is quite excellent. Tailoring and raising with pushing and reversing.
Place to raise: places with good sunshine and ventilation
Food with good compatibility: sashimi, chicken, tofu, sushi rice
Sage
Harvesting period: March to November
Usage: Cooking, Tea
As the proverb “There is no sick in homes with sage”, it is a herb that has been cherished as a medicinal herb in the lives of people since long ago. Since the Sedge born in the Mediterranean is not good at damp environment, let ‘s bring it up to dry.
Place to raise: places with good sunshine and ventilation
Food with good compatibility: pork, internal meat meat
Chives
Harvesting period: April – November
Usage: Cooking
Although it is a member of ASATSUKI, its mild flavor can be used regardless of the Japanese, Western and Chinese. Let’s have adorable pink flowers like pompons with salads and omelets.
Growing place: sunshine ~ half shade
Food with good compatibility: chicken, white fish, dairy product, egg
Nasium
Harvesting period: May – mid-November
Usage: Cooking, Tea
It is rich in flower color and vividly colors herb garden. It is also popular as edible flower (edible flower). If you manage the temperature well, you can enjoy until it gets cold.
Place to raise: places with good sunshine and ventilation
Food with good compatibility: white fish, chicken, salad

lavender
Harvesting period: June – mid July (flower)
How to use: essential oil, confectionery, bath, potpourri, craft
It is the smellingest herb that can be honored as “the queen of scented garden”. How to overcome the summer of hot and humid Japan is the biggest problem in lavender cultivation. Let’s prune frequently and let’s update the stock.
Place to raise: places with good sunshine and ventilation

arugula
Harvest period: It depends on the timing
Usage: Cooking
It is a herb that features a scent like sesame and a refreshing bitterness similar to watercress. It is only one month from seed sowing to harvesting. Let’s harvest plenty while thinning.
Place to raise: places with good sunshine and ventilation
Good complementary ingredients: tomato, cheese, raw ham

Lemon verbena
Harvesting period: May – November
Usage: Cooking, Tea, Bath, Potpourri
Tough leaves are not suitable for raw eating, but you can use a wide range of fragrant teas thoroughly cooked. If you use fresh leaves as bathing agent, you will be able to sleep well by being healed from the tiredness of the day.
Place to raise: sunny place
Food with good compatibility: Fruits (except citrus), fish

eucalyptus
Harvesting period: throughout the year
How to use: essential oil, bath, craft
Branches and leaves of eucalyptus contain volatile fragrance ingredients and are useful for beauty and health. Dry and enjoy the craft as well. Strong against heat, many types endure up to about -10 ° C and provide beautiful greenery in the winter garden.
Place to raise: Sun

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