Herbs
We Are a grower and exporter of quality fresh culinary herbs. Our herbs are grown with the expertise in agronomy to ensure good quality and free of pests and diseases. Integrated Pest Management is a core production input that is applied in all our production sites.
GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) are observed at all growing levels. Different herbs are grown in different regions and under different growing conditions to ensure they don’t lose their aromatic properties.
Our herbs are packed in a way to conserve their aromatic and nutritional values. Available packs in 1kg, 4 kgs, or to customer specifications.
Herbs available are:
- Mint
- Basil
- Thyme
- Sage
- Chives
- Terragon
- Lemon grass,
- Rosemary,
Mint
Mint leaves are full of vitamins and antioxidants that improve your immunity. These plant-based vitamins help to protect your cells from damage. In addition, the herb is a rich source of iron, potassium, and manganese. These minerals promote a healthy brain and improve haemoglobin levels.
Types Of Mint Plants Grown In Kenya
In Kenya, small-scale farmers grow a wide range of mint plants that include:- Corsican mint, spearmint, pineapple mint, apple mint, and citrus mint. Each type has several mint varieties. We have over 30 known mint varieties in the country that FrutPlanet can help you easily source.
French thyme is the most commonly grown variety in Kenya, especially due to its role in cooking tasty stews and soups. Its leaves are narrower, meatier, sweeter, and greyer in texture.
Russian thyme is silvery, grey, and fragrant in texture. Apart from being grown commercially in Kenya, people garden it in cottages to add visual appeal.
Basil. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. In Western cuisine, the generic term “basil” refers to the variety also known as Genovese basil or sweet basil. Basil is native to tropical regions from Central Africa to Southeast Asia. Basil comes in many varieties. While it may not contribute significant vitamins and nutrients to your diet, it can add unique flavor to your sauces, salads, and soups
Thyme is a culinary herb consisting of the dried aerial parts of some members of the genus Thymus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae. Thymes are native to Eurasia and north Africa. Thymes have culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses
Sage.. is a staple herb in various cuisines around the world. It contains antioxidants, which may help promote oral health and brain function. It may also help to lower cholesterol and blood sugar.
Sage is also called common sage, garden sage, and Salvia officinalis. It belongs to the mint family, alongside other herbs like oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme (1Trusted Source).
Sage has a strong aroma and earthy flavor, which is why it’s typically used in small amounts. Even so, it’s packed with various important nutrients and compounds
Sage is a natural cleaning agent, pesticide, and ritual object in spiritual sage burning or smudging.
This green herb is available fresh, dried, or in oil form — and has numerous health benefits.
Chives …belong to the same family as onion, leeks and garlic. They are a perennial member of the onion family that sport beautiful purple flowers. They are a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial growing to about 10-12 inches tall. They grow in clumps from underground bulbs and produce round, hollow leaves that are much finer than onion. Chives prefer a full sun location and are tolerant of a wide variety of soils but will grow best in soils that are high in organic matter. Soil needs to be moist, fertile, rich, and well-draining. For the best growth, the soil should be around 60º to 70ºF.Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and final plant spacing should be 4 to 6 inches apart in all directions. It is important to give chives consistent watering throughout the growing season for high yields.
Tarragon leaves ..are one of the four fines herbs and a key ingredient in French cuisine. It is popular in European cooking due to its distinct taste. Tarragon has narrow, pointed dark-green leaves which give a warm, minty anise-like aroma, reminiscent of anise or licorice flavour. It has a sweet-tangy aroma with a slightly bitter taste and is an essential herb in Béarnaise sauce.
