16 edible plants for your garden

Edible plants

More and more people want to take care of themselves and grow their own food. It is much cheaper, and the experience in plant care it is very gratifying, since in addition, this way you know how they have been treated at all times, and with what products, because it is you who has taken care of it.

However, not everyone has the time necessary to plant. If that is your case, I recommend that you buy young plants, with a height of about 10cm, so that you can plant them directly in your garden or in a pot. But, if you want to have an even more special corner, I'm going to tell you which are the best edible plants for your garden.

Spinach

Spinach

Spinach, whose scientific name is Spinacia, is an annual plant that is sown in spring and harvested only 2-3 months later. It is rich in minerals, fibers and vitamins, highlighting calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. Have a high protein content, despite the fact that it is composed mostly of water. And it is delicious in salads.

Dandelion

Dandelion

The dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, it is also an annual herbaceous plant. It is very easy to grow, since the seeds germinate a few days after sowing and grow very quickly in any type of substrate or soil. In addition, it is a very interesting source of protein, football, iron y vitamins A, C and D.

Basil

Basil

Basil, u Ocimum basilicum, is an annual plant that is characterized by having a very pleasant smell. It can be used both to flavor your recipes and for its medicinal properties, since it is diuretic, digestive y helps to regenerate the skin after an injury.

Chicory

Chicory

Chicory, scientifically known by the name of Cichorium intybum, is a perennial herbaceous plant that has numerous benefits. Helps relieve symptoms of liver disease, prevent constipation, and gradually give up coffee; in fact, is one of the best substitutes out there.

Chard

Chard

Swiss chard, or Beta vulgaris var. cycle, is a very fast growing annual herbaceous plant that withstands drought quite well. Plant them in your vegetable garden or garden in early spring, and you can harvest them after eight weeks. Have a high in vitamins A and C, magnesium, iron, folates (help keep the immune system strong and healthy), and in water.

Purslane

Purslane

Purslane, or Portulaca oleraceaIt is one of the plants that, more than on land, we recommend growing in a pot, even if it is annual. They grow very quickly, being able to cover areas in a very short time. In spite of everything, he has a high content of Omega 3 fatty acids, football, magnesium y vitamins A, B, C and E. It is also used as a laxative and diuretic.

Kratom

Kratom

Salvia, or Salvia officinalis, is an aromatic plant with beautiful lilac inflorescences that you can have in your garden. But in addition to being very decorative, it must also be said that it has very interesting medicinal properties: relieves mouth inflammations and headaches, balances the nervous system, fights stomach infections, and it is, in addition, antiseptic. What more could you want?

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary, or Rosmarinus officinalis, is a slow-growing shrubby plant that reaches a maximum height of 1m. It is used to flavor meat dishes, but it also stands out for its medicinal properties: it is desinfectant, stimulating y diuretic.

Parsley

Parsley

Parsley, or Petroselinum crispum, is a more popular biennial herbaceous plant (that is, it lives two years). Protect it from direct sun so that abundant leaves grow, which you can use to season all kinds of dishes, since it is also very rich in vitamin C, or for its fantastic medicinal properties. This is an interesting plant diuretic, purifying, and digestive very easy to care for.

Menta

Mentha

Mint, or Mentha piperita, is another of the aromatic plants that cannot be missing in your garden. It is perennial, which means that it lives for several years, and as if that were not enough, it can be easily reproduced by cuttings (10cm). Its leaves are used to flavor dishes, to make infusions, jellies. It has antiseptic and balsamic properties, which is why it is recommended to put a blade under a tooth that hurts a lot to calm the pain.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce, or lactuca sativa, is an annual horticultural plant that is sown in spring and harvested in summer. It is usually the main ingredient in salads, so it is not lacking in any garden. It is high in vitamins A and C, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, and iron.

Asparagus

Asparagus

Asparagus comes from plants scientifically known as Asparagus officinalis. They are lively, growing each season from the rhizome found underground. They can be used, for example, mixed with fried eggs, to make omelettes, or as another ingredient for a salad. They are rich in vitamin C, potassium and phosphorus.

Nettle

Nettle

It is true, it is not exactly the most decorative plant that we can have in a garden, nor is it the most appreciated. However, it is an herb that has many medicinal properties that cannot be ignored: they are digestive, laxatives, hepatic y antidiabetic. And the best thing is that they take care of themselves 🙂, so you only have to take the leaves you need, and make an infusion.

Judea tree

Cercis siliquastrum

If you don't have it yet, I recommend that you plant a Judean Tree in your garden. Its scientific name is Cercis siliqastrum, and it is very decorative. It grows to a height of 6-7m, and has deciduous leaves. The lovely lilac flowers will appear in spring, making it look spectacular. And, if you are hungry, you can eat the flower buds, either raw or cooked.

Chive

Chive

Chives, or Allium schnoenoprasum, is a bulbous herb that sprouts in spring. Put it in a place where it receives direct sunlight, and you can take advantage of its magnificent medicinal properties. So much so that is one of the best allies against cancer, and it will also help us fall asleep.

Marigold

Calendula officinalis

We end this list with Calendula, scientifically known as Calendula officinalis. It is a biennial herbaceous plant with highly decorative orange flowers. Its leaves are used for salads, and also for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial properties.

We hope you found it interesting to create a corner with edible plants in your garden.


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  1.   Susana said

    Thanks!! Very good.

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      We are glad that it has been of interest to you, Susana 🙂.

  2.   Mºª Teresa Elguezábal School said

    Monica, thank you very much for your advice. Keep it up:)

  3.   Mºª Teresa Elguezábal School said

    I was interested in your comment on the damascene. It has been spoiled for me, for not knowing how to take care of it. I will try to buy one and know how to reproduce it. Thanks a lot. I hope you tell me please the way to get it. Thanks a lot.

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Thank you very much for your words, Mºª Teresa Escolar Elguezábal 🙂.
      To get seeds from your own plant, you just have to wait for the flowers to wither. Once the petals (those fine lilac "hairs") begin to fall, they will expose them. You will see that they are like very short black sticks. You can start growing them that same day.
      A greeting.

  4.   Carmen Olmedo Nunez said

    Hello Monica Sánchez! Very appropriate your page for these times !! I'm telling you because the common and routine food will end and we will have to look at the ground! I have known that calendula is edible ... but only the leaves? I would like to know if the flowers can also be eaten as food.
    Thanks in advance.

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hi carmen.
      Yes, the flowers can also be consumed, in salads for example.
      You can know more edible flowers in this article.
      regards

    2.    Mark Anthony said

      Hello how are you
      I found the theme very good
      I was wondering if besides the dandelion there are more knable flowers
      I thank you in advance for your response.

      1.    Monica Sanchez said

        Hello Mark.
        Yes, there are more 🙂 In this article we talk about them.
        Greetings.