Chef's Best Herb Collection
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Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
6 Premium Herbs in 8.5cm Pots
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Chef's Best Herb Collection
- Haute cuisine just got a whole lot easier with our Chef’s Best Herb Collection.
- Curated by our very favourite chef, Jess Rose Young, Jess has picked these herbs because of their sensational taste, wonderful versatility, ease of growth and culinary strengths.
- The collection features rosemary, hot and spicy oregano, lemon thyme, mint, French tarragon and bronze fennel. Whip up a range of delicious dishes with your own freshly-picked herbs. Meals prepared using homegrown ingredients taste infinitely better than those without, and that’s a fact.
- A good chef knows how to season – a great chef knows how to herb. Jess has prepared this collection especially with gastronomic delights in mind. With just a sprinkling here and a scattering there, you can unlock powerful flavour profiles that dazzle and delight in equal measure.
- So, if you’re looking to tantalise taste buds at a dinner party, or simply want to transform mundane weekday meals into something worth shouting about, then this is the herb collection for you.
- These herbs are perfect for a variety of cuisines, including French, Italian and Greek, to name just a few. Push the boat out with your cooking efforts and let these herbs shine at the fore.
What to expect
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the herbs in the Chef's Best collection are perfectly suited for growing in individual 20-centimetre pots or together in a large planter.
How big does it get?
The herbs in this collection generally reach heights and spreads between 30 and 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The herbs in the Chef's Best collection generally prefer full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The herbs in the Chef's Best collection generally prefer a well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The herbs in the Chef's Best collection generally require moderate watering, allowing the top 2 to 3 centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the herbs in this collection do not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The Chef's Best Herb Collection features hardy plants with an RHS hardiness rating of H4, allowing them to survive winter temperatures down to -10°C. They are hardy through most of the UK, although they may suffer foliage damage in particularly cold inland valleys or at altitude.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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The herb garden
Lemon thyme
Lemon thyme is a delicious herb with the earthy flavour of classic thyme, lifted by a citrus kick. Lemon thyme is not just for flavouring savoury dishes, but sweet ones too! Chef Jess loves to bake lemon thyme shortbread, or one of her personal favourties, a delicious lemon thyme drizzle cake.
The herb garden
Rosemary
Chef Jess loves to slow-cook lamb with fresh rosemary, filling the entire kitchen with a delicious aroma. Or baking a homemade sourdough foccacia, sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt. Delicious!
The herb garden
French tarragon
When harvesting tarragon, the leaves are where you'll find the flavour! Chop them up finely, or use whole in a salad or a creme fraiche. Jess likes to use the leaves to make her very own homegrown herb oil, which she then uses to make herby mayonnaise. Delicious.
The herb garden
Mint
Mint, known as the 'good herb' in Mexico, is an absolute classic for the kitchen garden. Whether it's sweet treats or savoury delights, Chef Jess has cracked the code for versatile use of this humble ingredient. It is super easy to grow and very abundant, so you'll get tons from one plant to use in a variety of dishes. A true chef's herb!
The herb garden
Oregano Hot & Spicy
This oregano has a high tolerance to heat, meaning it maintains that spicy kick when cooked. It is perfect to roast in a hot oven alongside your favourite meat or vegetables. Jess loves to roast chicken, stuffed with this flavoursome oregano, butter and lemon, under the skin. Resulting in delicious crispy skin, and juicy chicken - bliss!
The herb garden
Bronze fennel
Bronze fennel has edible stems, foliage, & flowers that will add a delicacy to your plate. From salads with a burst of aniseed flavour to rich meat or fish dishes, chef Jess swears by it. And the best part? It can even be brewed into a refreshing tea. Who says gourmet has to be expensive?
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