Herb & Spice Companion

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ExOTIC HERBS

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Size: Roman, 3 to 6 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide;

German, up to 2 feet fall and 18 inches wide

Container: 1 foot deep and wide

Light: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Light, sandy, well drained

Plant: Seeds, plants, cuttings, or divisions. Seeds need

light to germinate, so place them just under the surface

of the soil.

Water: Regularly and evenly, especially in droughts,

about one inch per week; do not overwater.

Harvest: Snip leaves through spring and summer. When in full bloom, snip individual

flowers with a portion of stem attached. Or, if growing German chamomile, you can

pull up the whole plant.

Care: Trim regularly and remove dead flowers to promote new growth. Place mulch

around the plants to retain water and prevent the growth of weeds. German chamo-

mile self-seeds readily, so either remove dead flower heads to control regrowth or let

the plant grow back the following spring.

Keep It Fresh

Leaves and flowers can be used fresh or dried for teas, though dried flowers are more

potent. Dry chamomile according to the directions on page 20. Do not freeze fresh

chamomile.

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Teas, beverages, jellies, baked

desserts

Prep: Use fresh leaves and flowers

whole, chopped, or crumble dried.

Serve: In addition to tea, lemonade,

smoothies, and other beverages, cham-

omile can be used creatively in baking:

Infuse dried leaves into butter, milk, or

honey, or grind them with sugar, and

add to your batter. It also adds a floral

essence to preserves, stewed fruit, pie

fillings, panna cotta, dessert sauces like

crème anglaise, and ice cream.

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Bergamot


• Borage


• Lavender


• Lemon balm

PAIRINGS

Fruits and Vegetables:

apples, apricots, blueberries,

grapefruits, lemons, oranges,

peaches, pineapple, plums

Proteins: almonds, hazelnuts,

pecans, walnuts

Seasonings: cinnamon, cloves,

fennel, honey, lavender, lemon

verbena, mint, nutmeg

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