Herbs belong in every raised bed. But besides the classics like basil, there are also other herbs that you shouldn't miss.
You don't necessarily need a huge garden to garden. Thanks to the ingenious invention "Raised bed”Can be gardened practically anywhere. On terraces, in the paved back yard or on the balcony: A raised bed opens up completely new possibilities for gardening. Raised beds have been trendy for some time. In addition to the “standard vegetables” such as lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and carrots, the first herbs find their way into the raised bed in spring. You should experiment with your selection. Because as delicious as chives and basil are, there is so much more to discover in the world of herbs.
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- Herb of immortality: anti-aging miracles in raised beds
- Stevia: It couldn't be sweeter
- Pineapple sage: South Sea feeling in the raised bed
- Maggikraut: Proven mixture of herbs
- Blood sorrel: healthy and beautiful
Below introduce ourselves the city gardeners her 5 crazy favorite herbs:
Herb of immortality: anti-aging miracles in raised beds
This herb belongs on the edge! Because within one summer it grows with its lush green leaves climbing above the raised bed and just looks decorative and chic. In professional circles it is called Jiaogulan, but “Herb of Immortality” just sounds more pompous - a name that the plant has definitely earned! That Cucurbits from the Far East is considered to be life-extending. And this claim is no coincidence: a surprising number of people over 100 years old live in the region of the Guizhou herb in southern China. And supposedly mainly because Jiaogulan tea is drunk there every day. So, an anti-aging miracle in the herb bed!
Tip: In our Plantura herb growing kit you will not only find seeds for various classic culinary herbs, but also all the materials you need for sowing.
Stevia: It couldn't be sweeter
This plant is definitely one of the particularly crazy herbs in the bed. Why? Pick off a leaf and chew on it. The taste is almost too sweet to be true! Because of the intense sweetness it bears Stevia also called sweet cabbage or is even referred to as “the sweetest plant in the world”. Depending on the environmental conditions, stevia is 70 to 450 times sweeter than cane sugar. No wonder that it is used industrially as a sweetener. The leaves of the stevia plant can also be used at home to sweeten drinks and food. In addition, the natural sugar substitute does not contain any calories and is therefore downright “healthy”. It is only unsuitable for coffee lovers. Because the substance promotes the bitter substances in coffee through its flavor-enhancing effect.
Pineapple sage: South Sea feeling in the raised bed
The exotic scent of pineapple spreads in the air as soon as you touch the leaves of this plant: an aroma to bite into! The pineapple sage originally comes from Central America, but has adapted optimally to our climate. It even feels so comfortable that it can easily reach a height of up to 120 cm. In summer the plant unfolds its full splendor when the shimmering red flowers appear. These contain a lot of sweet nectar and therefore attract numerous bees. But you can taste too, because the Flowers are edible and a real eye-catcher as a plate decoration!
Expert tip: Our top 10 most bee-friendly plants see this article.
To cut a long story short: With the pineapple sage you bring a useful plant into your bed, where your eyes, nose and palate can refresh themselves!
Maggikraut: Proven mixture of herbs
Who doesn't know the Maggi herb? The plant, which is also known under the name lovage, does not have the second name for nothing. The taste of this crazy herb is very reminiscent of the popular Maggi spice on the supermarket shelf. Crazy enough, lovage isn't part of it. Nevertheless: The tall herb tastes great and gives hearty dishes a special touch! And that's not all: Maggi herb is said to have a positive effect on the digestive and urinary tract system.
Blood sorrel: healthy and beautiful
sorrel Everyone knows it, but did you know that there is also a beautiful sister? Your name is Blood vessel. The plant was given this name because its juicy, dark green leaves are criss-crossed with purple-red veins that are strongly reminiscent of blood vessels. A real eye-catcher in the raised bed! The taste of the blood sorrel is similar to the sorrel, but a bit milder. It is best to eat the herb, which is rich in vitamin C, fresh, or whatever spinach sauté briefly. Here, too, the following applies: Enjoy in moderation, because larger amounts of the oxalic acid it contain are harmful to the kidneys.
The city gardeners bring their new book right on time for the new gardening season "Fresh from the raised bed - the practice book" on the market. For all hobby gardeners and those who want to become one, this is the ideal beginner's book for gardening in raised beds. In addition to the classic “herb garden”, 5 themed beds are presented in the book, which you can re-garden thanks to illustrated step-by-step instructions. The “medicine cabinet” and “cocktail bar” beds also include many interesting, exotic herbs that are guaranteed to provide new inspiration in the kitchen!
If you are enthusiastic about craftsmanship and want to know more about raised beds, take a look at our article "Build a raised bed”With video instructions over! Information on special Herbal raised beds You will find here.
