Spices plants and edible herbs are native to India, and their use is not aberrant because of their medicinal properties. Apart from their medicinal properties, spices also possess antimicrobial properties that help in food preservation and drying.
Most of the spices plants and edible herbs don't require a lot of care, are easy to grow and are less prone to pests. They can be grown anywhere in the house where there is plenty of sunlight such as the kitchen window sill, balcony, rooftop and most conveniently in a garden.
This category includes a variety of spice plants and edible herbs such as Cinnamon, Coriander, Parsley, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Curry Leaves and Pepper.
Growing them near the kitchen or in the kitchen is lucrative as you can add fresh ingredients to your food whenever you need them.