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Grow Your Own Herbs for Different Cooking Styles

Fresh, homegrown herbs are one of the easiest ways to elevate your cooking—from a simple pasta dish to a full Sunday roast. By growing herbs tailored to your favourite types of cuisine, you’ll always have the perfect flavours at your fingertips—and your meals will taste better than ever.

Here’s a guide to which herbs to grow based on your cooking style, plus tips on the best varieties for pots, gardens, or even a windowsill.

Italian Cooking: Classic Mediterranean Herbs

Italian food is all about simple, fresh ingredients—and herbs are at the heart of many dishes.

Herb Top Varieties Notes
Basil Basil Essential for pesto, pasta, Caprese salads.
Oregano Oregano Adds depth to pizza sauces and roasted veg.
Rosemary Traditional Rosemary Perfect for focaccia, roasts, and grilled meats.
Thyme English Thyme, Lemon Thyme Used in pasta sauces, stews, and roasts.
Parsley Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Fresh garnish for almost any dish.

Asian Cooking: Fresh, Fragrant Herbs

Fresh herbs are key in Asian cuisine—think vibrant stir-fries, fragrant soups, and zesty salads.

Herb Top Varieties Notes
Coriander Calypso, Confetti Used in Thai curries, Vietnamese rolls, and more.
Thai Basil Thai Sweet Basil Adds authentic flavour to stir-fries and soups.
Mint Moroccan Mint Essential for salads, fresh rolls, and desserts.
Lemongrass East Indian Lemongrass Grown from seed or plants; adds citrusy fragrance.
Chives Standard Chives Mild onion flavour for dumplings and soups.

Indian Cooking: Bold, Aromatic Flavours

Herbs are fundamental in Indian cuisine, layered with spices for rich, deep flavours.

Herb Top Varieties Notes
Coriander Calypso, Confetti Fresh leaves for garnishing curries and chutneys.
Fenugreek Methi Greens Leaves used in curries and breads like methi paratha.
Mint Moroccan Mint Essential for mint chutney and biryanis.
Curry Leaf Tree Grown from young plants Traditional in South Indian cooking (needs warmth).

Sunday Roast Collection: Traditional British Herbs

Nothing says Sunday like a hearty roast—and the right herbs make all the difference.

Herb Top Varieties Notes
Rosemary Traditional Rosemary Perfect with lamb, chicken, and roast potatoes.
Sage Common Sage Classic for stuffing, pork, and roasts.
Thyme English Thyme, Lemon Thyme Aromatic and versatile for meats and veg.
Parsley Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Freshens up heavier dishes as a garnish.
Bay Laurel Grown from young plants Adds depth to stews, roasts, and gravies.

Herb Collections for Special Interests

Herbs for BBQ Lovers

These herbs bring smoky, savoury depth to grilled dishes and marinades. Grow them near the BBQ and snip fresh flavour right as you cook.

Herb Notes
Rosemary Ideal for marinades and grilling lamb or beef.
Thyme Perfect in BBQ rubs and marinades.
Mint Fresh mint sauces for grilled meats and salads.

Herbs for Salad Enthusiasts

Add zing, fragrance and crunch to your salads with herbs that lift fresh greens and homemade dressings. These grow quickly and are easy to keep close to the kitchen.

Herb Notes
Basil Sweet flavour; pairs perfectly with tomatoes.
Chives Mild onion flavour ideal for dressings and dips.
Dill Fresh tangy flavour perfect for summer salads.

Herbs for Home Bakers

From floral biscuits to aromatic breads, these herbs are a secret weapon in the baking world. A little goes a long way when used fresh from your own pots.

Herb Notes
Lavender Floral notes ideal for cakes, biscuits, and desserts.
Rosemary Perfect for breads like focaccia or savoury baking.

Herbs for Tea Drinkers

Create soothing, refreshing herbal teas from your own garden. These herbs are easy to grow and perfect for steeping fresh in hot water or blending into iced drinks.

Herb Notes
Mint Refreshing tea, hot or iced, from fresh leaves.
Lemon Balm Gentle lemon flavour; calming and soothing.
Chamomile Traditional herbal tea to promote relaxation.

Grow the Flavours You Love

Planting your own herb garden based on your cooking preferences isn’t just rewarding—it’s practical, cost-effective, and endlessly delicious. By focusing on the herbs you use most often, you’ll always have fresh, flavour-packed ingredients ready to pick, enhancing every meal you make.

Whether you're building a pizza-perfect pot of Basil and Oregano, a refreshing Asian herb bowl, or a Sunday roast planter, a few carefully chosen seeds can bring the world’s cuisines right to your windowsill or patio.

Grow what you love to eat—and taste the difference in every dish!