Herbs that will root in water are perennial herbs. Annual herbs are designed by nature to grow one season, produce seeds, and then die.
Sage - 2:06
Peppermint - 2:44
Thyme - 3:21
Stevia - 4:03
Basil - 4:28
Lemon Balm - 5:04
Oregano - 5:31
Rosemary - 6:10
Tarragon - 6:45
Spearmint - 7:17
Begin with stems of herb plants from your garden, or even some perennial herbs from the grocery store. Cut the stems of your herb about 6 inches long. Then clip the end at an angle since herbs absorb moisture through the bottom of the stem this will increase the area for the stem to use. Next, remove the leaves from the bottom 4 inches of the stems.
Fill a large-mouthed jar or glass with water from the tap or bottle, but avoid distilled water. Distilling removes some essential minerals that allow the herbs to grow. If you use a clear glass container, you’ll have to change the water more frequently, as algae will form more rapidly in a clear glass. Opaque glass is best. If you only have a clear jar, tape construction paper to one side of the jar to keep sunlight from the water. Place the herb stems in the jars filled with water and place them in a spot where they get at least six hours of sunlight each day.
Growing herbs in water will give you a small but steady endless supply. Pluck the leaves from the top of the plant so the bottom and side leaves have a chance to grow. This will encourage the stem to produce more leaves at the top. The stem will grow for months in this way.
Some of the easiest and most popular herbs grown in water are:
Sage: Sage does not like to be crowded, and likes plenty of air space for prevention of mildew. Leaves should not touch the water. Sage inhibits the inflammatory response in the body, and is great for treating things like arthritis, bronchial asthma and atherosclerosis. Look for ways to use sage with stuffing, dressing, soups, sauces, pork, meatballs, meatloaf, pizza, fish, goose, duck, sausage, casseroles, omelettes, vegetarian stews, salads, and with Brussels sprouts.
Peppermint: Peppermint is one of the quickest and easiest plants to grow in water. It is wonderful for relieving digestive upset and can soothe irritable bowel syndrome quite fast. It can relieve stress, nausea, inflammatory conditions, and headache.
Thyme: Keep this plant moist by giving it a spritz of water every once in awhile, otherwise it’ll dry out. Thymol found in thyme, is known to kill cancer cells, as well as lower blood pressure, prevent tooth decay, ease stomach disorders and kill bacteria and fungi.
Thyme is terrific in chowders, cheeses, salads, chicken and fish marinades, beef broth, soups, meatballs, meatloaf, chicken, stuffing, egg dishes, broccoli, beans, lentil stew, tomatoes, butters, cottage cheese, vinegars and oils.
Stevia: Be sure to keep Stevia in a warm area as it does not like the cold. Stevia is a natural sweetener which is approximately 200 to 300 times as sweet as sugar. Stevia aids in weight loss and helps oral health by protecting against cavities.
Basil: To grow basil effectively, you should pinch off top maturing leaves to stimulate new growth. Makes a great pain-relieving supplement, moderates blood sugar levels, and is a potent antibiotic, antiviral and anti-fungal.
Lemon Balm: Change the water of the lemon balm herb once a week to prevent root rot. This wonderful smelling herb helps repel mosquitoes, they don’t like the smell of it, and it also reduces anxiety, heals cold sores, and aids digestion.
Oregano: Oregano grows similar to basil in that in order for it to grow, you should pinch off top maturing leaves to stimulate new growth. Oregano has been found to be superior to antibiotics, working as an effective antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and antioxidant.
Rosemary: This plant has thick stems, so it takes a while to grow roots, but it takes very well once going, and placed in a sunny window. It has a sharper taste fresh than dried, and is known to improve memory and cognitive function, stimulate hair growth and prevent inflammation.
Tarragon: Tarragon likes warm, sunny spots to grow in. It helps to moderate blood sugar, treat metabolic syndrome and acts as a strong antibacterial agent.
Spearmint: Similar to peppermint, spearmint grows quickly. Spearmint contains anti-androgenic properties that helps improve individuals suffering from PCOS.
Make sure to place your herbs in water before they start flowering. If possible try to use new grown cuttings that are green in color. The old ones that are starting to turn brown and stiff may take a longer time to root. Don't wait too long before placing your cuttings in water because some herbs can dry out pretty fast. After they root, you can also plant them in a pot of soil, where they will bloom even further.
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