HERBS / RECOMMENDATIONS FROM EXPERTS
Recommended
Special requirements / Specific characteristics
Caleb
Paddy
Basil Chilli
Chives
Coriander
Usually bolts; Requires regular replanting Usually bolts; Requires regular replanting
Dill
Garlic
Easy to grow
Lemongrass
Does not like Tasmanian cold weather
Mint
Sometimes mint is loved to be included in the gardens, but it is not often harvested
Parsley Shallot
Rosemary
Spring Onion
Easy to grow
Thyme
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHILLI Fight inflammation: Chilli peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, which gives peppers their characteristic pungency, producing mild to intense spice when eaten. Capsaicin is being studied as an effective treatment for sensory nerve fibre disorders, including pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy.
YOU CAN EAT MORE THAN JUST THE GARLIC CLOVE When you think “garlic,” you inevitably picture garlic cloves, but despite the ubiquity of that particular image of the plant, it’s not the only part you can eat. Hard-neck varieties of garlic produce “scapes,” green shoots that can be especially delicious and tender when they’re young. They also make a wonderful addition to pestos, soups, and butters.
JANUARY / FEBRUARY Recommendations: Based on the advice from Professor Caleb Gardner at IMAS Taroona campus and Patrick Barbour (Paddy) former head of Sandy Bay student accommodation, who have extensive experience with all the above listed types of plants and trees.
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