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Tips for growing your own herbs: What to keep in mind

2021-08-12T15:35:30.131Z


There are many amateur gardeners. Small herb gardens are also very popular among them. But what should you watch out for when planting? An overview.


There are many amateur gardeners.

Small herb gardens are also very popular among them.

But what should you watch out for when planting?

An overview.

Munich - your taste can refine many dishes.

Fresh herbs, ideally from your own vegetable garden, complement many meals and round them off.

The nice thing: having your own, small herb garden does not involve as much work and effort as is commonly assumed.

According to

gofeminin.de

, your own herb garden can be grown relatively easily and relaxed at home.

What does it take for this?

And what should be considered with herbs such as basil, parsley, thyme or rosemary.

The following overview clarifies the open questions.

Herbal garden in your own house: the window sill is the best place for this - the sunny side is crucial

Basically, you don't need a garden, balcony or terrace to grow herbs.

This is also possible within your own four walls.

In this case, the perfect location for your own herb garden is on the window sill.

The temperature should be around 18 degrees on average, the herbs should be oriented to the right side.

Southern European varieties such as basil and oregano, for example, need a lot of sun.

Accordingly, these herbs should be placed on the south window.

In contrast, there are plants that thrive better in partial shade.

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In addition, it is recommended that the humidity should ideally be between 40 and 60 percent.

Organic soil or special cultivation soil are suitable for the soil for cultivating the herbs.

The advantage here is that they already contain organic fertilizers.

The balcony or terrace are also suitable for a herb garden: plants are placed in large flower pots

The following applies: First, dip the finished herb plants in water, then loosen the root area a little and then dig into the ground.

But which herbs are suitable for indoor growing?

Almost all of them are suitable for this, provided that the ambient conditions are right.

But there are also varieties that grow better than others in the house.

These are lemon balm, oregano, basil, nasturtiums and chervil.

Of course, herbs can also be planted on the balcony or terrace.

In this case, the herbs can be planted in both flower pots and large planters.

Here, too, it is important to pay attention to the alignment of the plants.

If the balcony or terrace is facing south, the plants have to be watered frequently in summer.

For the south orientation, similar to indoors, Mediterranean varieties are particularly suitable.

For the west or east orientation, native penumbra plants are recommended.

If, on the other hand, herbs are planted on north-facing balconies or terraces, the yield is significantly lower.

Some herbs thrive better in special combinations: rosemary goes well with chives, but lemon balm does not go with basil

It is also important to ensure that the soil is suitable outside.

Southern varieties tend to prefer sandy and well drained soils.

Domestic varieties, on the other hand, thrive better in moist and nutrient-rich soils.

Herbs such as rosemary, thyme, tarragon or dill, on the other hand, grow best in peat-rich soil.

When planting on the balcony or terrace, there are also some combinations in which herbs thrive better.

Examples are thyme, rosemary, chives and sage or chervil, dill, marjoram and cress.

But there are also combinations that should be avoided.

These include basil and lemon balm, thyme and marjoram or fennel and coriander.

Dream of the herb garden: The right choice of location is extremely important - as is the correct order of planting

If you even have a garden, you should definitely plant your herbs outdoors.

Once again, choosing the right location is of great importance, local variants prefer shady to partially shaded places.

Mediterranean varieties need significantly more sun.

The south orientation is recommended for this.

The same applies to planting beds: First of all, almost all herbs are suitable for this.

In order to guarantee optimal growth, however, attention should also be paid to the correct order within the bed.

Varieties such as thyme, marjoram or sage can be planted particularly well in sunny areas.

Local herbs, on the other hand, can be grown as a mixed culture in the bed.

Sorting is based on size.

Herbs such as fennel, caraway or lovage are good for the background planting.

Marjoram, lemon balm and tarragon are recommended for the middle, and chives and parsley for the beetroot.

Protection in winter: herb beds need spruce branches - a trick for ideal watering of the plants

Herbs that are grown outside must of course also be protected in winter.

For this purpose, the floor can be covered with spruce branches or fleece, for example.

In extremely winter temperatures, the plants can also be brought inside, potted and stored in the house for the winter.

There are also a few things to consider when watering the herbs.

So it is recommended to enjoy the plants vigorously twice a week.

In principle, waterlogging should be avoided with all varieties.

It is therefore advisable to provide planters and pots with holes in the bottom so that excess water can run off again immediately after watering.

So that hobby gardeners are not frightened, there are also practical tips against aphids.

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Source: merkur

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