The always valid basic rule
What applies to other plants is no different for herbs: other varieties need different soil. Herbs, however, make it comparatively easy for the hobby gardener. They can be roughly divided into two groups:
- predominantly local, nutrient-hungry herbs
- southern herbs that are undemanding in terms of soil technology
The first group mainly includes varieties that in our culture are popular as classic salad or soup herbs can be used such as chives, parsley, tarragon, or lovage Borage.
These herbs like a humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, preferably with a good proportion of compost. However, it should still be permeable, because herbs generally do not tolerate waterlogging well. Expanded clay(€ 16.35 at Amazon *) can make the substrate more permeable.
The frugal herbs include the typical varieties of Mediterranean cuisine such as rosemary, thyme, oregano or lavender.
These varieties like poor, very well drained soil with a high proportion of sand. In the case of lavender in particular, you can also add some limescale.
