Herbs are that little bit extra in every dish. Which five types of herbs should be sown now, we will tell you here. The only thing you need is a few pots and some soil.
Hanover/Bremen – What are tomatoes without basil or green salads without dill? If they are missing, the icing on the cake is also missing. Because their aromas refine every dish. The month of May is a good time to sow certain herbs. Gardening enthusiasts can plant them either in open ground or in pots with a sunny spot. These include the herbs basil, savory, dill, corianderand marjoram.
Five herbs for the garden in May: start sowing only after the Ice Saints
Basil is considered the epitome of Mediterranean cuisine. It is probably also one of the most popular kitchen herbs in many households. Many people like to eat it together with tomatoes and mozzarella. But the large-leaved herbs are also excellent as a flavor enhancer in salads. Schöner Wohnen recommends planting basil only after the Ice Saints, which are scheduled from 11 to 13 May. It is important to have a warm location and a sunny place.
The soil should be rich in humus and loose, according to the tip of the garden experts. Nothing should stand in the way of a pot on the windowsill either. The main thing is that the sun shines in. The seed is covered with a centimeter of sand. It is important not to forget about watering. This is because basil needs a lot of water and must not dry out. Frequent fertilizing with special herbal fertilizers will keep its growth going. If you harvest the herb frequently, you ensure that leaves and shoots can form again.
Fancy a dash of dill? Home-grown and harvested, the herb tastes twice as good. (Symbolic image) © Tanya Yatsenko/imago
Five garden herbs for May for sowing: savory and dill
Savoryshould also be grown from May. Preferably "right next to the legumes", garden enthusiasts recommend. Because savory not only spices up bean dishes and prevents flatulence, "but also keeps bean pests and diseases away from the plants," reveal the experts from "Schöner Wohnen". The herb feels comfortable in the sun, but also in partial shade. Savory must be thinly covered with soil when sowing. The seeds should be kept well moist until germination. After about two weeks, the savory has germinated. Now the germs can be planted at a distance of 15 centimeters in the row and 25 centimeters to the next row in the balcony box or in the pot.
Dill needs a moist root area.
Quote from "My Beautiful Garden" - Five herbs for May
For dill, the germination temperature must not be lower than 15 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the place for sowing should be warm and protected from the wind. When sowing, the seeds should be placed only slightly pressed into the soil at a distance of about 20 cm. The plant feels especially comfortable in moist soil. Depending on the weather, dill germinates after 10 to 30 days. After about six weeks, the leaves can be harvested. On the balcony, the kitchen herb grows only if the pot is sufficiently large. Balcony boxes, on the other hand, are not suitable for this. According to gardening professionals, dill thrives best in a bed or raised bed.
In May, the sowing for herbs begins: time for coriander and marjoram
Marjoram is extremely sensitive to frost. Therefore, the spice herb should not be planted in the garden or in a balcony box until mid-May. The soil should be loose, nutritious, not freshly fertilized. The seed becomes quite thinly covered with soil. After a short time, after about two to three weeks, the seeds germinate. The spice herb can grow up to 50 centimeters high and grows in width, so it needs a lot of space.
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Coriander also grows upwards. The pepper-like spice grows up to 60 centimeters high. The seeds need a sunny spot in the bed and should also be watered regularly. At 16 to 20 degrees Celsius, coriander germinates after about three weeks, garden experts report. The spice thrives in pots and tubs on the balcony or terrace.
When designing the garden, care should also be taken to plant flowers that are inviting to wild bees - this is recommended by an insect commissioner.
