Basil To Coriander: 10 Kitchen Herbs You Can Grow In Your Balcony

By Nikita Toppo

Balcony is a great place to grow your own fresh kitchen herbs. Here are ten herbs you can grow there.

Basil

Used in a variety of dishes including pizzas, pastas and cocktails, this herb can grow easily in the balcony.

Oregano

Widely used in pizza, oregano is a hardy plant that requires minimal care.

Rosemary

Rosemary is an evergreen herb that is a great addition to herbal teas and can easily grow in the balcony.

Thyme

Thyme plants are rough and touch and can grow in extremely low maintenance.

Mint

Just buy young mint plants from the local nursery and propagate it your balcony.

Parsley

This popular herb can easily grow in the balcony when planted in container that is well-composted.

Chives

This mild herb is a great seasoning for salads and eggs and can easily grow in a container with well-drained soil.

Lemongrass

Widely used in making tea, this herb can even grow in low maintenance.

Curry Leaves

Used in a variety of Indian dishes like dhokla and sambar, this herb also has many health benefits.

Coriander

Used in almost every savoury dish, coriander can easily grow in your balcony, just make sure the soil maintains its moisture content.