Forget the hoe, the dirt under the nails and that only watering you forgot to do shortly before the holidays. If you are a more urban person and you want to enjoy your vegetables (do not “cultivate” them in the agricultural sense of the term), there is a more elegant way. Waterfall. Light. And herbs that grow well even without rooting in the mud.
We all love aromatic herbs! Welcome to the world aromatic herbsFor which marijuana is not a priority. The kitchen counter, the windowsill or even the balcony can turn into a small botanical bar, without the slightest effort. What do you need? A glass (or seven), a little sun and that something elusive that transforms a tomato salad into an “This is a restaurant, right?”
Let’s take a look at 7 herbs that are best found in water than in a fish and that allow you to reach urban self -sufficiency without stress and earth without land.
1. Spring onion: the star of the rapid victories
If there is “immediate satisfaction” among the aromatic herbs, this is certainly the spring onion. You put the lower white part (with a small root) in a jar, it is exposed to light and … miracle. You will notice in a few days that it will stimulate new growth. No exaggeration: this is the TikTok recipe based on herbs.
Use: To be added to the soups, ramen, scrambled eggs or Asian salads. If you love the consistency, add it to the fresh sauces with sour cream and lime.
2. Thyme, the silent genius of the world of spices
The thymus makes no stories, but leaves the mark. It takes a little more time because it takes root in a glass of water, but once it takes root, it is like that intelligent introvert that in the end solves everything.
Use: In soups, with roasted mushrooms, in fish butter or as a flavoring in the homemade Gin Tonic syrup. Yes, aromatic herbs also have their cocktails: who would have thought of it?
3. Basil – a diva that requires attention (and light)
Basil is not a background plant. Love the sun and your time. But if you give it, it will reward you with a perfume that will make you hungry only by looking at the tomatoes.
Use: Homemade pesto, caprese salad, pasta, lemonade … or simply something to amaze. Bonus: a couple of leaves in a gin tonic, for a pinch of sophisticated relaxation.
4. Parsley – classic food processor
This grass is one of the best. Parsley is an aromatic herb that requires few care and that produces large crops. A glass, a little light and in a few days a bouquet will grow that will smile at those who still go to the shop to buy it.
Use: From soups to tabbouuleh, in butter, in garlic sauce or even on fries. The parsley is like that friend you can invite to any party, and it always works.
5. Oregano – When Italy comes to you
The oregano grows well in the water: if you expose it to the sun, it will grow by transforming itself into a truly fragrant shrub. No, he won’t prepare a pizza, but he will ensure that he is better than he has given you.
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Use: Pasta, pizza, Greek salads, tomato sauces. And that hidden trick? Sprinkle it on baked potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil. Of surprising simplicity.
6. Rosmarino – An aromatic garment with needs
Rosmarino is a little more selective. It needs light and a little patience before showing itself in all its splendor. But, hey, not all culinary treasures are available immediately.
Use: From lamb to bread: rosemary master rustic elegance. And if you feel brave: prepare a herbal tea to improve memory and digestion. Or at least for the feeling of doing something healthy.
7. Mint – a classic refreshing with a thousand faces
Mint is not just an ingredient of the cocktails and her grandmother’s herbal teas. It is versatile, grows rapidly and, if not pruning it regularly, it will literally occupy half of the kitchen.
Use: Mojito, cold tea, salads, seals for yogurt … and as a deodorant for internal environments. Mint is the herbal version of the Swiss knife, with a summer touch.
And now? Take a jar of aromatic herbs and start a mini revolution
Now you know: to create an urban oasis of aromatic herbs, no ground is needed, good will and a little natural light are enough. Change the water every few days, cut a sprig, add it in a glass and enjoy the perfume and the flavor that will make you feel as if you had your life under control every day.
And the next time you tell your friends that your grass grows in the water? Believe me, congratulations will arrive faster than “likes” your story on Instagram.
