If your family consumes only a small amount of coriander during the year, it would probably not be economical to grow coriander in the garden. The yield per area is fairly low for this herb, and the cost of the purchased herb is not overly expensive. On the other hand, summer savory yields well, is very easy to grow and is often consumed in a larger volume over the year. The following is a list of ten herbs that are recommended for beginner herb gardeners. On average, these herbs are easy to grow, yield well per area, offer great variety in culinary characteristics, and can easily be stored.
Basil prefers a sheltered, warm environment.
Transplants are stated 4 to 6 weeks early, and put into the garden when temperatures have warmed. Over fifty different cultivars of basil are available, but start with Sweet Basil or one of the purple cultivars like purple Ruffles or Dark Opal. As you gain familiarity with this herb, experiment with the many other cultivars available. Freeze basil rather than dry it. Basil is one of the basic ingredients in pesto, and is always combined with tomatoes as the flavours compliment each other.