Gardening
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Kenya Thyme Herb
Get the best Kenya Thyme Herb. Thyme is a delicate looking herb with a penetrating fragrance. Thyme leaves are curled, elliptically shaped and very small, measuring about one-eighth of an inch long and one-sixteenth of an inch wide. The upper part of the leaf is green-grey in color, while the bottom is whitish in color. There are different varieties of thyme including lemon thyme, French thyme, orange thyme and silver thyme. Thyme is a small, attractive herb with a plethora of small white, pink, or lilac flowers. Thyme has been used since ancient times for its aromatic, culinary and medicinal properties. Common thyme or lemon thyme is most popular for…
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Kenya Chives
Experience the best Quality of Kenya Chives. Chives belong to the same family as onion, leeks and garlic. Chives are grown for their leaves and 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 grow best in soils that are high in organic matter. They do well in areas with full sun. Chives are harvested throughout the season to prevent the leaves from becoming tough and to encourage formation of new bulb lets. Chives flowers can also be harvested for use as an edible garnish. Uses of…
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Kenya Coriander
Experience the best Quality of Kenya Coriander. Coriander is considered both an herb and a spice since both the leaves and seeds are used as a seasoning condiment. Coriander is a soft plant growing that grows upto 50 cm tall. Its leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. The seeds are normally used as a spice or an added ingredient in other foods or recipes. Coriander seeds are almost spherical, one end slightly pointed and the other slightly flattened. The length of the seed is 3 – 5 mm and brown in color when dried, but…
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Kenya Basil Herb
Kenya basil herb is well known for its medicinal and nutritional value. The herb is used across the world. The word basil comes from a Greek word, meaning “king”. It is considered the “king of herbs” by many cookery authors. Kenya Basil is frequently used fresh in cooked recipes. Basil is added at the last moment of cooking to retain the flavor. Fresh basil leaves are added to flavor any vegetable, meat dish, or poultry. The herb is also used in tomato and egg dishes, soups, stews, and salads. Basil contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are beneficial to the body. Basil is a very good source of vitamin A.…
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Kenya Watermelons
Order Kenya Watermelons Today. Get the best watermelons from Kenya. Watermelon is a juicy, refreshing fruit with extremely high water content, about 92%, giving its flesh a juicy and thirst-quenching texture while still also subtly crunchy. Watermelons can be round, oblong or spherical in shape and feature thick green rinds that are often spotted or striped. In Kenya, we have two varieties, the pink melons which are most common and the yellow watermelon which has a sunny interior and honey-like taste. Watermelon good source of vitamin C, pantothenic acid, biotin, copper, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. Watermelons Health Benefits -Phenolic…