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Buy Herbal Plants: Effects, Uses, and Dosage
All about: Buying Herb Plants
Herbs taste most aromatic when fresh. If you don’t have your own herb garden in the kitchen, you can buy fresh herb plants in many places. When setting up such a garden, you can also use already potted plants as an alternative to seeds to save time. However, there are several aspects to consider when buying herb plants.
Why buy herb plants?
Freezing or drying causes some herbs to lose a bit of their aroma. Fresh herbs have the most intense flavor. To prevent their aroma from dissipating before serving, you should harvest herbs only shortly before use. If you don’t have your own herb garden, you can buy the herb plants you need.
These purchased pre-grown herbs are also suitable as a foundation for your own herb garden. This way, you don’t have to wait for plants to grow from seeds but already have fully developed herb plants that you just need to transplant into a bed, herb pot, or container.
When you buy herb plants, you are also free in how you use them. For example, you can prepare a tea or infusion from the herbs to use their natural powers as medicinal plants.
Which herb plants to buy?
When buying herb plants, make sure they are suitable for the intended location. While some herbs, especially those from the Mediterranean region, need a lot of sun, others thrive mainly in partial shade.
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Location with lots of sun |
Location in partial shade |
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Basil |
Chives |
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Rosemary |
Parsley |
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Thyme |
Lovage |
Where to buy herb plants?
It’s best to buy herb plants in organic varieties. Herbs from supermarkets are usually inexpensive types that are often pre-exposed and susceptible to pests and diseases. As a result, the herbs tend to wither quickly at home. They are primarily intended for immediate consumption. It is better to buy herb plants at organic markets or garden centers. These plants tend to be healthier and often react less sensitively to pests and diseases.

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