Can I plant a culinary and medicinal herbs together?

Mscountryprepper · 12-01-2012, 11:12 AM

If so what would be good for a first timer?

Hoosier Girl · 12-06-2012, 08:09 AM

Definitely...in many cases, they overlap. Here is what I would recommend for a starter herb garden, just off the top of my head.

Culinary: thyme, chives, rosemary, oregano, sage, Italian parsley

Medicinal: comfrey, yarrow, valerian, marshmallow, calendula, chamomile, echinacea

Both: peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm...these are great for teas but can be aggressive spreaders, so I grow mine in large pots.

There are also many medicinal and culinary herbs that can be foraged and that are prolific in the Midwest, such as mullein, elderflower, elder berries, chicory, stinging nettle, etc. My recommendation would be to do very careful research into the topic and purchase a good reference book or two, such as the physicians desk reference for herbal medicine. This is especially crucial if you forage.

02-18-2013, 04:13 AM

Definitely peppermint is the best option amongst them. So just take care what season is good for a particular one among the choices.

Jamie.11 · 03-19-2013, 11:52 PM

Somehow it's fine just be picky and be specific on what you are going to plant. Some plants don't go really well.

12-01-2012, 11:12 AM	#1
Mscountryprepper Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Northern IL Posts: 6	Can I plant a culinary and medicinal herbs together? If so what would be good for a first timer?

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12-06-2012, 08:09 AM	#2
Hoosier Girl Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana, zone 5B Posts: 77	Definitely...in many cases, they overlap. Here is what I would recommend for a starter herb garden, just off the top of my head. Culinary: thyme, chives, rosemary, oregano, sage, Italian parsley Medicinal: comfrey, yarrow, valerian, marshmallow, calendula, chamomile, echinacea Both: peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm...these are great for teas but can be aggressive spreaders, so I grow mine in large pots. There are also many medicinal and culinary herbs that can be foraged and that are prolific in the Midwest, such as mullein, elderflower, elder berries, chicory, stinging nettle, etc. My recommendation would be to do very careful research into the topic and purchase a good reference book or two, such as the physicians desk reference for herbal medicine. This is especially crucial if you forage.

02-18-2013, 04:13 AM	#3
filomenasmith Guest Posts: n/a	Definitely peppermint is the best option amongst them. So just take care what season is good for a particular one among the choices.

03-19-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
Jamie.11 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 7	Somehow it's fine just be picky and be specific on what you are going to plant. Some plants don't go really well.