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National Herbs & Spices Day 2025: National Herbs and Spices Day 2025 falls on June 10 and is celebrated to recognise the diversity and quality offered by using both fresh and dried herbs and spices in cooking. The day is a perfect reminder that if you want to grow fresh herbs, there is no need to have a backyard, but your kitchen window can serve the purpose. A kitchen window and a few pots can help people achieve a mini herb garden that can thrive with basic care and sunlight. These herbs not only add flavour to the meals but also offer health benefits and even act as a natural insect repellent. These herbs also uplift aromas and greenery.

These herbs are easy to grow indoors and require minimal effort to maintain. These herbs provide a gateway to a healthier and tastier lifestyle, besides enhancing the beauty of the kitchen. On this National Herbs and Spices Day, let's explore the homegrown herbs and discover which ones deserve a spot on the kitchen windowsill.

Herbs To Grow On Kitchen Windowsill

Basil

This is a fragrant herb that requires plenty of sunlight and grows in pots or garden beds. Basil is usually added for fresh flavours and aroma in pasta, salads and also pesto. This herb requires regular pinching or trimming. Besides, it can be grown year-round indoors.

Mint

Mint requires partial sunlight and moist soil to grow. It is a refreshing herb that is fast-growing. It can also be grown in pots as it is easy to control its spread. Mint is widely used in teas, chutneys, salads and sometimes even desserts. Besides, it is a natural insect repellent.

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Coriander (Cilantro)

This herb can be grown in small pots on kitchen windowsills. Coriander seeds and leaves are both used in cooking to provide distinct taste and flavour to the dishes, It requires sunlight and well-drained soil to grow. It is widely used as a staple herb in Indian, Asian and Mexican dishes.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass has a citrusy aroma and can be grown where there is direct sunlight. It is either used in teas or soups for flavour. Besides, these herbs act as a mosquito repellent and have medicinal properties.

Herbs To Grow On Kitchen Window

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Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)

This is one of the herbs that is found in every Indian kitchen. This herb can be grown in a warm climate with full sunlight. Curry leaves are widely used in curries to enhance their flavour, along with their taste and aroma. It also provides digestive benefits and thrives in pots or gardens.

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Thyme

Thyme is a low-maintenance herb that requires sunlight and can also thrive in dry soil. Thyme can be added to roasted veggies, meats or even sauces. It adds a subtle, earthy aroma to the dishes as well.

Rosemary

This herb is woody, having a bold, pine-like fragrance and can be grown in containers on the kitchen windowsill or garden beds. It requires a nice amount of sunlight and frequent watering. It can be used either fresh or dried in roasts, breads and marinades as well. Rosemary can also be used as a natural freshener for the home.