Making your kitchen cozy and pretty with a host of hardy and low-light plants is always a good idea. By doing so, it will be possible to make the environment more fragrant and certainly more relaxing while preparing abundant lunches for friends and relatives. Kitchen plants are not only ideal for creating a pleasant atmosphere, but also for making a concrete and absolutely tasty contribution to your dishes. Greens, beautiful and so good, so good that they make every dish a real delight! How to choose plants for the kitchen
Not all apartments are sufficiently illuminatedto allow the survival of any type of plant and for this reason it would be good to opt for plant species able to withstand many situations, but above all to environments with little light. Some cooking plants, in fact, are perfectly able to thrive even in semi-darkness. In reality, there are plants that prefer precisely this condition and are those that boast a very strong color, an indicator of the high level of chlorophyll present in them.
And therefore, not only luxuriant plants with intense colorsto embellish your kitchen, but also essential aromatic plants for the preparation of lunches and dinners: very pleasant and easy to use both fresh, frozen or dried depending on your needs. A perfect combination of beauty and ornament and utility: in a beautiful vase with bright colors.
You have already chosen which plant will make your kitchen graceful and fragrant
We have thought of many species for you, each with its own characteristics, never forgetting that they could grow in a dimly lit kitchen and that the many hours of work could prevent you from dedicating too much to them time. Parsley Parsley
_it is a very popular and popular aromatic cooking plant; a particularly versatile herb that adapts to multiple combinations and certainly gives an extra touch to the dishes.
It goes perfectly with any type of vegetable: cucumbers, peppers, courgettes, potatoes and it aromatizes legumes in an exceptional way. It is almost now a trend to find parsley also in many centrifuges proposed at the bar, together with fruit, and discover tasty combinations with carrot and apple.
Lovers of traditional cuisine can also use parsley to prepare an excellent homemade pesto and add a pinch of flavor to rice salads. It is also possible to make fish and meat dishes tasty, as well as soups and fillings for roasting: it will be sufficient to chop the parsley and add it in modest quantities to the dishes at the end of cooking. Sansevieria
Among the most resistant kitchen plants that need little light we find the sansevieria: it stands out from all other species for its long and pointed leaves and is ideal for decorating the house and giving a touch of class to the environment. With minimal effort, in fact, the yield will be great!
This kitchen plant adapts easily to poorly lit environments, but it is important to keep it away from sources of excessive heat. We are talking about a plant that belongs to the perennial herbaceous plants and, therefore, does not require special care or constant attention: it exceptionally resists the shade, prefers a humid environment and requires a minimum amount of water. This species will certainly add an extra touch of color to your kitchen
. If you don’t have too much experience on the subject, sansevieria could be a great start to get some practice. Thyme
Very fresh and tasty and also thyme, an aromatic cooking plant very much used to flavor dishes.It grows serenely and luxuriantly in arid and stony environments, does not require particular care and is therefore very easy to grow even in the home kitchen.
Thyme is the perfect herb for flavoring dishes of different kinds and, basically, it is used in the preparation of soups, velvety and exquisite soups and also the combination with legumes. It is typical of both Arabian and European cuisine and is easily eaten dried or fresh.
If you have some good fish dishes in mind, you can’t give up using thyme: present on the table a very tasty dish of stewed baby octopus. It also gives a pinch of flavor to marinated chicken, together with oil and lemon. Philodendron Beautify your kitchen with a beautiful plant, it has never been so simple and fun. And so we present the philodendron , a very hardy plant that survives in poorly lit environments. It belongs to the Araceae species, it does not require constant care, let alone a high water intake. Undoubtedly, it prefers shade and loves to receive indirect light.
However, it is important to make sure that the temperature never drops below ten degrees, in order to maintain an optimal environment. Always worry about checking that the earth is dry and avoiding unpleasant watering down.
In short, the philodendron is one of the best options to give a touch of green and eleganceat the same time to your own kitchen: its large emerald green leaves certainly give an almost tropical atmosphere. Oregano The aromatic cooking herb that par excellence goes well with the classic tomato sauce and oregano. In reality, in general, the use of oregano is also very widespread in the preparation of canapés, pizzas and savory dishes. An extraordinary herb that brings with it all the flavor of the South and that also gives grit to vegetables: aubergines, peppers, courgettes, cauliflowers.
The most suitable condiment also for legumes, salads and cold pasta. Really indispensable! Aglaonema Have
you ever heard of it Aglaonema
is a very hardy cooking plant, perfectly capable of purifying the surrounding air and perfect for reviving the environment. This grows very well even in poorly lit places and is known for its strong sense of adaptation.
It boasts a bright green that certainly gives a touch of joy and, as with many other species, does not need a huge amount of water. Paying attention to the irrigation of a plant is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises: preventing the saucer from filling with water is the first rule to respect. Marjoram
Widely used in cooking and also marjoram , an aromatic herb with a very delicate flavor, very similar to that of oregano.
It is used for the preparation of many tasty dishes, some based on meat, others based on fish and vegetables. In reality, however, the best way to benefit from all the benefits of this cooking herb is to consume it as an infusion after meals. It is advisable not to overdo it, as always, but a balanced consumption will only be good for the body. Furthermore,
this aromatic cooking herb is an excellent and healthy substitute for salt, as it gives a tasty, but not greasy, seasoning. Ivy Ivy
is a beautiful kitchen plant that can thrive even with little light available and little care.
In particular, the Helix Ivy belongs to the Araliacee family and is perfectly capable of living very well even in environments that do not offer the possibility of having a lot of lighting: in fact, it is not only suitable for the outdoors, but also for the ‘internal. The ideal temperature in which to grow the plant is, without a doubt, between 7 and 15 degrees.
However, it is important to have special care and attention only in the summer period, for which the required water supply is higher; in summer, on the other hand, it is good to irrigate the plant only when you notice that the soil is dry and vaporizes the leaves frequently. This could be the perfect plant for your kitchen Chives
Tasty and easy to grow: we’re talking about chives! Although the flavor is very delicate, but at the same time strong, not necessarily everyone can like it. If you are a lover of particular and original tastes, however, this could be the right plant to keep in your kitchen.
Chives are very rich in properties, including vitamins C and B, along with calcium, mineral salts, magnesium and a lot of fiber. In addition, you are aware of its incredible laxative benefits.
It is ideal for keeping the kidneys in good health and purifying the entire body of toxins; it also helps the well-being of the heart by stimulating blood circulation.
To make the most of all the benefits of this aromatic herb in the kitchen, it is advisable to use it raw and replace it with onion for cooking sautées, meat, fish and soups. You could also choose to use it alongside other herbs to add an extra touch of flavor to salads, cheeses and potatoes. Zamia
Last but not least, we find the zamia: a very resistant kitchen plant that gives a touch of color to the surrounding environment.
It is really very easy to grow, does not require constant attention and perfectly resists any conditions, even in poorly lit spaces; it then requires a supply of water suitable for the season. The shape of its leaves is very particular and is always a great success among plant and flower lovers.
Despite being in the dim light, the glossy green and its lush shape will not allow it to go unnoticed.
