Greek Herb Gardening Information On Common Mediterranean Herb Plants

What herbs grow in the Mediterranean?
What herbs grow in Greece?
What is a Mediterranean herb?
How do you take care of Mediterranean herbs?
Do Mediterranean herbs like full sun?
How do you grow a Mediterranean herb garden?
What herbs can I plant with basil?
Is cinnamon grown in Greece?
Which bushy aromatic herb is called Estragon?
What are examples of Mediterranean food?
What does Mediterranean food include?
Is ginger used in Mediterranean diet?

What herbs grow in the Mediterranean?

A list of Mediterranean herbs might include:

Lavender (Lavandula angustiflolia and other species)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Origano (Origanum vulgare)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Winter savory (Satureja montana)

What herbs grow in Greece?

Apart from these, there is also a significant variety of herbs growing in Greece that are frequently used in Greece and especially in Greek recipes. The most frequent are oregano, basil, bay leaf, parsley, dill, mint, and fennel.

What is a Mediterranean herb?

Common herbs found throughout the Mediterranean include: basil, bay leaf (aka laurel leaf), chervil, chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, fenugreek, lavender, marjoram, mint, oregano (Italian, Greek), parsley, rosemary, saﬀron, sage, savory, tarragon and thyme. There's deﬁnitely an herb out there to suit everyone's taste.

How do you take care of Mediterranean herbs?

The home gardener will have the most success with a good quality well-draining potting soil. Place the herbs in full sun and fertilize, especially if the herbs are contained in pots, with some all purpose fertilizer once a year or so. Potted herbs will require more consistent watering than those in the garden.

Do Mediterranean herbs like full sun?

Mediterranean herbs, such as lavender and oregano, thrive in full sun, slightly lean soil and toasty warm temperatures. Annual herbs, like basil, chervil, coriander, and dill, also prefer full sunshine.

How do you grow a Mediterranean herb garden?

Growing conditions

A sunny spot: in shade they lose flavour and succumb to pests and diseases.
Excellent drainage: sandy rather than clay soil is best.
Slightly alkaline soil: add lime or dolomite if your soil is less than 6.0 pH.
A bit of neglect: don't overwater and they don't need much fertiliser.

What herbs can I plant with basil?

Basil is a great companion planting to a wide variety of herbs and plants like parsley, rosemary, oregano, and chili. Since it can repel harmful insects as well as mosquitoes, a lot of herbs can benefit greatly from having it planted in close proximity in full sun with good drainage.

Is cinnamon grown in Greece?

Where is Cinnamon from in Greece? Cinnamon can be found in markets and specialty stores throughout Greece in either the powder form or as sticks. Cinnamon itself is the bark that is harvested from a tree with the botanical name Cinnamomum verum.

Which bushy aromatic herb is called Estragon?

Tarragon, (Artemisia dracunculus), also called estragon, bushy aromatic herb of the family Asteraceae, the dried leaves and flowering tops of which are used to add tang and piquancy to many culinary dishes, particularly fish, chicken, stews, sauces, omelets, cheeses, vegetables, tomatoes, and pickles.

What are examples of Mediterranean food?

Fish and seafood: Salmon, sardines, trout, tuna, mackerel, shrimp, oysters, clams, crab, mussels, etc. Poultry: Chicken, duck, turkey, etc. Eggs: Chicken, quail and duck eggs. Dairy: Cheese, yogurt, Greek yogurt, etc.

What does Mediterranean food include?

The foundation of the Mediterranean diet is vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, beans and whole grains. Meals are built around these plant-based foods. Moderate amounts of dairy, poultry and eggs are also central to the Mediterranean Diet, as is seafood. In contrast, red meat is eaten only occasionally.

Is ginger used in Mediterranean diet?

Mediterranean cooks use ginger, which originated in southeast Asia, to enhance both sweet and savory dishes like stir fries, sauces, cakes and cookies, and puddings.