Here are 6 healthy edible plants to grow in your kitchen

Growing edible plants indoors can not only make your kitchen look aesthetic but also make cooking easier and exciting for you. The satisfaction you get while harvesting vegetables from your garden is a whole different feeling altogether.

Updated on: Jul 07, 2021 2:02 PM IST

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The lockdown has made a lot of people involve themselves in different home activities. While some found peace in cooking and baking, some started gardening. Here are a few edible plants you can easily grow in your kitchen garden without putting in much effort. (Unsplash)

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Basil: This plant has medicinal properties and protects against low glucose or sugar levels. (Unsplash)

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Aloe Vera: Many people might want to keep aloe vera outdoors but it is a great indoor plant as well. Aloe vera has healing properties and can be used for consuming and applying on your skin and hair. Place the plant near a sunny window so that it grows well. (Unsplash)

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Tomato: For your kitchen, you can opt for dwarf varieties like Bush Big Boy or Plum Yellow or Cherry Tomato. (Unsplash)

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Oregano: This is a perennial plant but can be developed as an annual plant in colder atmospheres. Next time you make pasta and pizza at home you can use your own oregano instead of the store bought one. (Unsplash)

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Sage: This is a herb that is used while preparing meats, vegetables and sauces. Do not use it in excess since the taste can be a little overpowering and might overwhelm different other flavours. (Unsplash)

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Parsley, mint, chives: Herbs an absolute necessity when it comes to kitchen plants. On the sunny side of your kitchen, you can keep basil and rosemary while on the darker side you can grow fussy herbs such as parsley, mint, and chives. (Unsplash)