Culinary Horticulture

Culinary horticulture is the practice of growing, cultivating, and managing herbs, vegetables, fruits, and edible plants specifically for food preparation and culinary use. It combines principles of horticulture—the science of plant cultivation—with food production to produce high-quality ingredients for chefs and home cooks. This field emphasizes sustainable farming methods, plant health, and flavor enhancement to ensure fresh, safe, and flavorful produce. Essentially, it’s about understanding how to grow edible plants effectively and responsibly to meet the needs of cooking and food service.