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Oregano is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and can be easily grown in water. Take a 3-4 inch cutting from an oregano plant, removing the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a glass of water, ensuring the leaves do not touch the water. Oregano thrives in bright, indirect light, so find a sunny spot for it. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh. After a couple of weeks, roots will develop, and you’ll have a continuous supply of oregano for your culinary needs.
7. Rosemary: Aromatic and Hardy
Rosemary is a hardy herb that can be grown in water, although it requires a bit more patience. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a rosemary plant, stripping the leaves from the bottom half. Place the cutting in a jar of water, ensuring the leaves are above the waterline. Rosemary prefers bright light, so place it in a sunny location. Change the water every few days. It may take several weeks for roots to form, but once they do, you’ll have a fragrant rosemary plant to enhance your dishes.
8. Thyme: A Culinary Essential
Thyme is a versatile herb that can be grown in water with ease. Take a 3-4 inch cutting from a thyme plant, removing the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a glass of water, ensuring the leaves are above the water. Thyme prefers bright, indirect light, so place it near a sunny window. Change the water every few days to keep it clean. In a few weeks, roots will develop, and you’ll have a thriving thyme plant ready for use in your cooking.
9. Sage: Earthy and Robust
Sage is an earthy, robust herb that can be grown in water, although it requires a bit more attention. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a sage plant, removing the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a jar of water, ensuring the leaves are above the waterline. Sage prefers bright light, so find a sunny spot for it. Change the water every few days to prevent stagnation. It may take a few weeks for roots to develop, but once they do, you’ll have a steady supply of sage for your culinary creations.
10. Lemongrass: Exotic and Fragrant
Lemongrass is an exotic herb that can be grown in water and adds a fragrant touch to dishes. To grow lemongrass, take a stalk with a base and place it in a glass of water, ensuring the base is submerged. Lemongrass prefers bright, indirect light, so place it near a sunny window. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh. In a few weeks, roots will begin to form, and new shoots will emerge. Once established, you can harvest the stalks for use in cooking.
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11. Chives: Mild and Onion-Like
Chives are a mild, onion-like herb that can be easily grown in water. Take a bunch of chives and place the root ends in a glass of water, ensuring the roots are submerged. Chives prefer bright, indirect light, so place them near a sunny window. Change the water every few days to keep it clean. Within a week, you’ll notice new growth, and you can begin to snip the tops for use in your dishes. Chives will continue to regrow, providing a constant supply for your culinary needs.
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