Aside from its healing qualities, this Mediterranean native is a common kitchen ingredient with a sweet licorice taste. It is widely cultivated for its edible and strongly flavored fruits and leaves. Fennel Herb is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. Although it is indigenous to the Mediterranean shores, it also grows wildly in most parts of temperate Europe up to India. Its edible parts include its leaves, bulb, and stalk while the seeds, aside from being used as a spice in cooking, are used as well in herbal medicines. Studies have shown that fennel is an effective digestive aid used in relieving intestinal spasms and stomach cramps. It is also a decorative plant in the United Kingdom. It is also naturally found along roadsides and pasture sites in many parts of Europe, United States, Canada, Asia, and Australia.

Many people today are growing fennel in their gardens because of the versatility of this plant. If you plan to Grow Fennel Herb, make sure to have enough room for its growth for it can grow fast and strong, overtaking other nearby plants. It can overtake nearby plants so you have to have the time to trim it often because the plant can reach up to four feet tall if not maintained properly. Propagating the herb is through its seeds. You have to directly sow seeds into your garden at the beginning of the mid-summer season and cover it with soil. Since the plants grow big, space the seeds farther apart so that they have enough room when they grow. Make sure that the fennel plants are grown in full sunlight. The soil must be well-drained too. If its dry season, make sure to water the plants once or twice per week. To support them in their growth, add some fertilizer. The leaves can be harvested anytime once the herbs begin growing. Meanwhile, the flower heads should be harvested after the seeds have formed. Wait until the bulbs reach the size of a tennis ball or bigger before you harvest them.

You can also grow the Fennel Herbs in partial shade if you do not have a big yard but you have to make sure that the soil is rich and it remains moist and well-drained most of the time. If you are in a mild climate, plant the seeds in early spring. Fennel herb are available in different varieties so make sure that you follow the instructions provided in the seed package when you sow the seeds.

Herbs are often used in spicy foods to give them distinct flavor and taste. One of the herbs that add a refreshing taste to many Asian, Mexican, and Tex-Mexican dishes is the Cilantro Leaves, which is part of the plant belonging to parsley family. These are also the leaves that you often see in Chinese stir-fry and Vietnamese noodles. The seeds of cilantro plant, known as coriander, are used to season food while its dainty white flowers are used as garnish for salads and sorbets.

For many, it is an endeavor to grow a cilantro plant. The plant requires proper attention and care and if given its needed caring, harvesting the leaves and seeds become easy. When you want to Grow Cilantro on your background, understand that the plants and seeds grow very quickly. Plant them continuously throughout the growing season, which is during spring and fall. Plant the seeds a few inches a part in a place where they have enough sun and shade during the morning and afternoon. It is advised to keep the plants not far apart from each other so that when they grow, they will be able to shade the roots keeping them cooler. For optimum growth, keep the soil well-drenched and moist. For added nutrients, add a bit mulch or compost to the bed. Doing this also adds an extra layer of protection for the roots.

You know that the leaves are ready to be harvested when the plant is about six inches tall. Pick up the leaves that are further from the central stalk. Smaller leaves will grow and mature when you pick up the larger leaves first. Cut the leaves sparingly if you want to harvest the coriander seeds. If you do not want the seeds, trim the flower heads off the plant. Seeds of the cilantro plant begin to sprout in seven to 10 days. Now, you can begin the weekly harvest of the plants. Trim off the flower heads when the start growing to prolong the growth of the leaves. Usually, you will be able to harvest the leaves two or three times before the plants begin to seed.

Once you learn How to Grow Cilantro and how to harvest them, make good use of it especially the leaves. Cilantro leaves are not very good to store since they lose their flavour over time. When you suspect the plants of being infested with bugs or disease, discard the plants immediately and plant new ones.