We got an aerogrow and recently had our first haul of herbs. It was pretty cool, I have to admit. I am notorious for my black thumb. The only plant I've ever managed to keep alive was a crazy spider plant that I totally ignored.
I have even killed mint. It's ridiculous.
But Mike set up the Aerogarden and things started growing. And growing, and growing. We just cleaned it out and started a fresh batch of seeds. Jalapenos, cubanelles, and cute little grape tomatoes. If it goes as well this time around as it did last, I'd expect plant within the next couple of weeks. Basically it speeds up the growth cycle by keeping a timed light on most of the day.
The last batch of seeds we did were basil, cilantro, dill, and sage. The sage never really took off (there was some chives in there, too, that never did anything at all). The dill got used in pickling mostly. The cilantro in many batches of salsas and various other Mexican inspired dishes. And the basil? We used that in Caprese salads and cracker stacks, Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil, and, of course, pesto!
In fact, I was able to use my basil and some of the heavy cream from our local dairy together in Pioneer Woman's Pasta With Pesto Cream Sauce. Super yum! My latest batch was over some Buitoni Wild Mushroom Agnolotti and it came out fantastic. A keeper for sure for nights when I want something tasty with minimum effort.
