Herbs you can grow and cook with at home

Growing your own herbs is the easiest way to transform your cooking.

Here you’ll find culinary herbs that are simple to grow at home, plus clear guidance on how to use them in the kitchen.

On this page you will find links to our growing guides & examples::

  1. Quick links to popular herbs
  2. Why grow your own herbs?
  3. How to start growing herbs
fresh lemon basil pistou

1. Browse by Herbs

The most popular herbs to grow for cooking:

BasilCorianderThymeMint
RosemaryOreganoTarragonParsley
ChivesDillLemongrass

2. Why grow your own herbs?

Professional kitchens rely on herbs that are cut fresh and used immediately.

Growing even one pot of herbs at home gives you better flavour, better aroma, and complete control over how your food tastes.

If you’re new to growing herbs, start with:

  • Basil – fast, forgiving, and versatile
  • Mint – almost impossible to kill
  • Chives – great flavour with minimal care

The best herbs to grow at home

Learn more about herbs:

kitchen tarragon

3. How to start growing herbs

Growing herbs is very easy but the key is to use a growing situation that will suit you. Follow the links below for more detail:

Grow indoor herbs (in the kitchen, window sill, etc.)

Grow Herbs from seed

Herbs for hydroponics

oregano hot and spicy

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