/* DFP */ /* HEADER BANNER*/ /*FIRST SIDEBAR */ /* SECOND SIDEBAR */ /* FOOTER BANNER */ /* END DFP */

Mint

By Admin, on December 3rd, 2010

Mint (Common)

Botanical Name:

Mentha arvensis.

General Description/History:

Several varieties of mint are included in the table salad and as a component of Vietnamese rice-paper rolls. Different varieties of mint are sold together in little bunches of mixed herbs.

Alternative Names:

Common mint.

Varieties:

Spearmint (Mentha viridis, M. spicata).

Growing Areas: . . . → Read More: Mint

Herbs, Vegetables   , , , ,   Print this Page

Dill

By Admin, on November 30th, 2010

Dill

Botanical Name:

Anethum graveolens (Umbelliferae).

General Description/History:

Dill is related to parsley and carrots.

Dill has feathery, thread-like, blue/green leaves.

Dill has hollow, rigid branching stems.

Dill has an aromatic and pungent flavour.

Dill grows to 90cm in height.

Select dill with feathery leaves and healthy stems. Avoid yellowed or . . . → Read More: Dill

Herbs, Vegetables   , , ,   Print this Page

Flowering Garlic Chives

By Admin, on November 29th, 2010

Flowering Garlic Chives

Description:

These are the round, flower bearing stems of the garlic chive plant. They are usually added to stir-fries.

Alternate Names:

English: Flowering Chinese leek or Flowering Chinese chives.

Chinese: Gau choi fah.

Growing Area:

QLD - Atherton, Brisbane Outer Suburbs, Bundaberg

NSW - North Coast

VIC - . . . → Read More: Flowering Garlic Chives

Herbs, Vegetables   , , , , ,   Print this Page