Some Of The Best Herbs For Growing On A Roof Garden
Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2009
by George Faulkner
Herbs and its many uses are popular all over the world. They are known for their magic in the kitchen, their healing properties and the soothing effect of their aroma. Herbs are mainly planted in the backyard but you do not have to live in the countryside to be able to grow fresh herbs. Growing herbs on a roof garden is as perfect as growing them in the backyard as herbs require a lavish amount of direct sunlight.
Mint can survive in moderate weather conditions making it one of the best herbs for growing on a roof garden. It is perennial and very easy to grow as long as it is planted on damp soil. It can also tolerate some shade. It is used in a variety of ways from alleviating the effects of minor ailments such as stomach ache and nervousness and as a main ingredient for chocolate mint cookies, mint tea and mint jelly.
Oregano is also one of the best herbs for growing on a roof garden. It is relatively easy to grow as it can flourish in almost any soil type as long as the soil is well drained and it has direct access to sunlight. It can also survive for long periods of time without water. Oregano is used to season pasta sauces, shell fish and stews.
Chives are also perfect on roof gardens as it can thrive on any type of soil. Although it needs to be watered in dry conditions it can withstand moderate weather conditions and can tolerate some amount of shade. Chives have a lot of medicinal properties such as reducing the effects of fatigue and stimulate the appetite. It can even help avoid prostate cancer by as much as 50%.
Parsleys are hardy herbs. Its common varieties are curly parsley, Italian flat-leaf parsley, Japanese parsley and Hamburg parsley. It is used as a garnishing to various dishes and salads. Although parsleys can grow best when exposed to a lavish amount of sunlight, it can tolerate some shade. It only needs to be deeply watered once a week.
Rosemary is also one of the best herbs for growing on a roof garden. It can thrive in almost all types of weather conditions except severe ones. It is used to season lamb roasts, marinades and meat stews.
Sage is an aromatic herb that is used as condiment to bread, vegetables and seafood. Although it needs a bit of attention compared to other herbs it can also grow on any soil type and can tolerate some amount of shade making it one of the best herbs for growing on a roof garden.
These are just a few of the herbs for growing on a rooftop that really will thrive and give you some lovely crops. Look further into the different herbs mentioned for their more specific uses and care on the website. eherbsite.com
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