How to Grow BasilThe aromatic herb was prized inall times. They were eaten, used as medicine. And what is interesting is that they have always been attributed with some magical properties. Thus, the Egyptians considered dill a symbol of grief. In Ancient Greece, winners of sports competitions were given wreaths of celery on their heads. And wine infused with its leaves was drunk by warriors before battle - it was believed that it kindled fighting ardor. The Romans believed that the smell of rosemary gets rid of bad dreams and preserves youth. In ancient times, dill was used to decorate bouquets of roses - for aroma. A love potion was made from lemon balm. Sprigs of hyssop, moistened with water, were used by Jewish priests in the rite of ritual purification. In the Middle Ages, ladies embroidered sprigs of thyme on the shirts of their knights - so that they would remember their beloved. And caraway in old England was the main component of love potions. In Rus', gulyavnik was used to treat many different diseases, and those who drank its decoction were strictly forbidden to swear. Of course, all this is long gone. But aromatic herbs are still grown today - though mainly for the sake of taste and aroma. And not only in the garden. It is quite easy to grow greens in a city apartment. But to fill your room with the smell of fresh herbs, it is not enough to just throw seeds in the ground. These seemingly unpretentious plants also require some attention. The kitchen is perfect for a mini-garden - the air is always humid here. In winter, it is better to break up the beds on the southern windows, in summer - on the eastern and western ones. You can even widen the windowsill if you are especially "herbivorous". The easiest to grow on the windowsill are dill, cumin, white mustard, sedge and leafy greens. And even a beginner can plant watercress. Just remember that greens do not like too wet soil and suffer from a lack of light.
How to grow dill
