When we talk about herbs, immediately we remember their aroma and flavor and how they can improve our dishes. Anyway, there’s something to know also about their germination, growing and cycle. The cycle of plants is a natural process that starts with germination, growth and death. This is not the same for all plants, some species can complete it in few weeks, others in some months. This difference of time depends on various factors, such as the type of plant, the environment, the climatic condition, and the soil. In this article we explore the nature world, finding the differences among herbs and the uniqueness of each of them. We are ready to find the aroma of nature and the incredible beauty of the herbs that grow in our smart garden!
What are the fastest herbs that grow in Maè smart garden?
In our modern life we have no time and the possibility to have fast grow herbs is a godsend. These little plants have scented leaves and intense flavor, they are a real panacea for our well-being. Their properties are numerous and their uses for cooking are endless.
Their fast growth in your Maè smart garden makes them perfect for everyone loves plants at home without having green fingers.
Among the most important fast herbs there are Basil and Lemon Balm.
Both have intense aroma and flavor; they can be added to your recipes for improving taste and elegance. These herbs are not only delicious, but they have healthy properties.
Basil is a herb that recalls summer time. It grows quickly and allows us to pick the bigger leaves for different times during its cycle. We can use basil for the famous Italian Pesto Sauce, or for grilled chicken giving it a fresh touch. Thanks to its fast growth, it’s possible to grow it all year round with your smart garden and the harvesting is recommended starting from 5 weeks until 10. Perhaps you don’t know that it’s possible to grow 4 different basil varieties with Maè smart garden, that is the Classic Basil, the Cinnamon Basil, the Red Basil and the Thai Basil.
Are you curious to know the differences?
In general, the differences among basil varieties lie in the kind of leaf and aroma.
The Classic Italian Basil has green leaf with very attractive aroma, typical of the basil used in the Italian cuisine. The Cinnamon Basil has green leaves with purple flowers and a spicy taste similar to cinnamon. It’s used as decoration or for preparing fruit salads or desserts.
The Red Basil is characterized by burgundy red leaf, and it has a taste similar to that of the Classic Basil. It’s used as decoration or for preparing savory or sweet dishes.
Finally, the Thai Basil is a sweeter variety than the Classic one, with aromas of anise, licorice, pepper, and cloves. It has disinfectant and analgesic properties. It is recommended for a Pesto Sauce, but also for seasoning Oriental soups and noodles. Excellent for Gin Tonic Cocktail!
Lemon Balm is a herb that smells like lemon with a light mint scent. It has extraordinary healthy properties, and the indoor cultivation can give you emotions.
In fact, Lemon Balm is considered as a natural sedative, it has antioxidant and antispasmodic properties, effective against insomnia and stress.
Lemon Balm is also resistant and easy to grow, it’s suitable for everyone wants to start growing at home. The leaves can be used for an infusion before sleeping, or for refreshing drinks.
After all, herbs are the secret of a good cuisine, they make it a unique taste experience.
What are the long cycle herbs grown with Maè smart garden?
And now, we are going to analyze the long cycle herbs. Even if these plants are longer, they can give us some satisfactions. Thyme has a unique flavor that smells of Mediterranean Sea. It has many properties, it’s antioxidant and antibacterial. It can be used as official plant, it’s aroma is similar to that of origan. It can be used for seasoning meat and fish or as substitute of salt. You can grow thyme all year round with your Maè smart garden, it will be ready for harvesting at least after 40 days from germination.
Parsley is a fresh herb with an uplifting aroma and a delicate taste that recalls to mind the summer. Parsley makes fresh and light your recipes. The cultivation of parsley needs a long cycle in comparison to lemon balm and basil. When it reaches the maturity, the leaves are medium green colour and jagged. Their aroma is intense and fresh. You can grow parsley all year round with Maè smart garden but you can harvest it after 35-40 days from germination until 2-3 months. Pay attention that germination of parsley requires from 7 to 21 days, it’s very slow, but this is normal for this kind of herb.
Enjoy your favourite herbs grown with Maè smart garden!
Finally, the cultivation of herbs with your smart garden is an activity that put you in contact with nature, that give you unique flavor and aroma and why not, also fun!
For that reason we recommend you to buy our Maè smart garden, an indoor garden that allows you to grow easily your favourite herbs at home, even if you don’t have green fingers!
Cultivation with Maè smart garden is an excellent solution for obtaining vigorous and fresh plants, independently from the external climatic condition.
Thanks to an excellent lighting system (low consumption LED) developed for leafy products, and an irrigation system, your plants can grow at home and have fresh taste and intense aroma.
The using of a smart garden is an optimal solution for people that have little space at home or don’t have any garden or balcony.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy flavors and aromas of different plants every day!