Welcome to Acqua Garden’s Kitchen Essentials Herb Plants collection! Elevate your culinary adventures with our handpicked selection of essential herbs, designed to add freshness and flavour to every dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just beginning your gardening journey, our easy-to-grow and aromatic herb plants are perfect for any kitchen garden.
From basil and parsley to rosemary and thyme, discover the ideal herbs to transform your cooking. Shop now and bring the finest, garden-fresh herbs to your home with Acqua Garden. Shop all Herb Plants.
Herbs like basil,coriander,parsley, and mint thrive on kitchen windowsills. They need ample sunlight and are convenient for quick access while cooking.
How do you keep kitchen herbs alive?
Use room temperature water and quality soil to keep your kitchen herbs alive. Adjust the water amounts based on the plant type and avoid overwatering. Regularly check and maintain suitable light conditions.
What is the most useful herb to grow?
Basil is considered one of the most useful herbs to grow. It is commonly used in Italian dishes and is excellent for adding flavour to soups, sauces, and salads.
English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile herb perfect for culinary use, adding a fragrant touch to your dishes. Easy to grow and maintain, it's ideal for both seasoned and novice gardeners.
Basil 'Sweet Genovese' is a highly aromatic sweet basil plant known for its sweet, clove-like flavour and vibrant green leaves, making it a favourite among basil plants for sale UK. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this Genovese basil variety thrives in various settings, including urban gardens and small spaces.
Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, moist soil.
Planting Tips: Space plants adequately in garden beds or containers; suitable for windowsills.
Watering: Maintain moderate moisture by watering regularly without overwatering.
Maintenance: Regular pruning and removing flowers enhance flavour and promote bushy growth.
Culinary Uses
Dishes: Perfect for pesto, salads, pasta, and infused oils.
Usage Tips: Add fresh basil at the last minute for maximum flavour and incorporate dried basil early in cooking.
Medicinal Benefits
Basil 'Sweet Genovese' can help relieve mouth ulcers, acne, constipation, and flatulence. Additionally, it naturally deters pests like flies, aphids, and whiteflies, keeping your garden healthy.
Product Variants
Available as plugs, strong seedlings, and pre-fed 9cm pots, ensuring robust roots and healthy starter plants for a thriving basil garden.
Rosemary 'Mrs Jessop's' is a robust and aromatic herb known for its upright growth and fragrant, needle-like leaves. Easy to grow, it is perfect for adding a burst of flavour to your dishes. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Explore our Herb Plants collection to discover more aromatic options for your garden.
Enhance your garden with our Garden Mint Plant (Mentha spicata), perfect for adding a refreshing aroma and vibrant greenery to any space. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our mint plants are easy to grow and maintain, making them an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens.
Key Features
Fresh, Aromatic Leaves: Enjoy the delightful scent and flavour of fresh mint leaves.
Easy to Grow: Ideal for gardeners of all levels with minimal maintenance requirements.
Versatile Uses: Perfect for culinary dishes, medicinal remedies, and decorative arrangements.
Hardy Variety: Adaptable to various climates and conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
Compact Size: Reaches up to 45cm in height, making it suitable for small and large gardens alike.
Uses and Benefits
Our garden mint plants offer a range of benefits that make them a must-have for any garden:
Culinary Uses: Enhance your salads, sauces, teas, and cocktails with fresh mint.
Medicinal Benefits: Known for its soothing properties, mint can aid digestion and provide relief from headaches.
Decorative Appeal: The mauve flowers add a touch of colour and elegance to your garden spaces.
Growing Instructions
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Soil: Thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently damp but not waterlogged.
Propagation: Easily propagated by dividing the plant or taking cuttings.
Containment: Best grown in pots to control spread and maintain garden order.
Unleash the full potential of your garden with our reliable mint plants for sale. Visit our Herb Plants collection to explore a diverse range of herbs that complement your mint perfectly. Available now for delivery – bring the refreshing aroma of mint to your garden today!
Discover the best French tarragon plants for sale to enhance your garden and culinary creations. Our Artemisia dracunculus is a top choice for those looking to buy French tarragon plant or tarragon plants UK. This perennial herb plant boasts a distinctive aniseed flavour, making it a favourite among both novice and experienced gardeners.
Key Features
Unique aniseed flavour essential for gourmet dishes
Perennial growth, thriving year after year
Low maintenance, ideal for beginners
Reaches up to 60 cm in height, perfect for pots or garden beds
Ornamental appeal with aromatic foliage and white flowers
Growing Instructions
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5-7.5
Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of sunlight daily
Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
Propagation: Easily propagated through seeds or cuttings
Harvesting: Clip sprigs as needed to encourage bushier growth
Culinary Uses
Perfect for flavouring sauces, marinades, and vinegars
Enhance your garden with our premium Dill Plant (Anethum graveolens), perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to add a versatile and aromatic herb to their collection. Available to buy online in the UK, our dill plants are easy to grow and bring both culinary delight and health benefits to your home garden.
Features & Benefits
Easy-to-grow aromatic herb
Ideal for both beginners and experts
Packed with health benefits
Perfect for small-scale urban gardening
Enhances any culinary garden
Growth Information
Our dill plants reach a height of 60-150cm and bloom with striking yellow umbels from July to September. They thrive in sunny positions with any or alkaline soil, requiring consistently moist conditions. Sensitive to root disturbance, it’s recommended to handle with care during planting. For taller varieties, staking tips are provided to ensure your dill stands strong throughout the growing season.
Culinary & Medicinal Uses
Dill is a versatile herb used in various recipes such as pickles, gravlax, and vinaigrettes. Beyond the kitchen, it offers health benefits like promoting sleep and easing colic in babies, making it a valuable addition to your garden.
Adding Dill plants to your culinary garden or herb plants collection not only provides fresh, flavourful herbs but also supports a sustainable and enjoyable gardening experience.
Discover the ease of growing dill and enjoy its architectural appeal in borders and small spaces. Buy your dill plant UK today and take advantage of our fast and secure delivery with a 100% happiness guarantee.
Parsley 'Krausa' Curly Leaf is a vibrant and aromatic herb, perfect for enhancing your culinary dishes and adding a touch of green to your garden. This curly leaf parsley variety is designed for both novice and seasoned gardeners, offering ease of growth and a bountiful harvest.
Key Features
Aromatic Curly Leaves: Dark green, curly foliage with a fresh, mildly peppery flavour, ideal for garnishing and flavouring dishes.
Perennial Growth: Enjoy parsley 'Krausa' throughout multiple seasons, providing long-term value to your garden.
Versatile Cultivation: Suitable for garden beds, containers, and even windowsills, making it adaptable to various gardening spaces.
Culinary Uses
Parsley 'Krausa' Curly Leaf is a versatile herb that elevates a wide range of dishes. Use it freshly chopped in:
Salads
Soups
Sauces
Garnishes
Growing Instructions
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapting to different light conditions.
Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent waterlogged roots and ensure optimal growth.
Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist; ensure excess water is drained away to maintain healthy plants.
Specifications
Height: Up to 40cm
Spread: 50cm
Packaging: 1 x full plant in a 9cm pot
Parsley 'Krausa' is an excellent choice for home gardeners, requiring minimal maintenance while providing a reliable supply of fresh parsley. Follow simple care tips such as regular harvesting and pruning to encourage robust growth.
Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum) Plug Plants from Acqua Garden are perfect for UK gardeners. Discover the joy of growing this easy-to-grow herb at home.
Perfect for UK growing conditions
Easy-to-grow herb for beginners
Suitable for pots and gardens
Fresh flavour for cooking needs
Essential herb for various cuisines
Explore the benefits of growing coriander in the UK and enhance your gardening experience with this versatile, culinary herb. Check out our Coriander Plants collection.
