When it comes to cultivating the curry herb, there are still a few unanswered questions for many. We answer how you can best care for the herb in your own garden.
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- How is the curry herb poured correctly?
- How do you cut the curry herb correctly?
- How is the curry herb successfully overwintered?
How is the curry herb poured correctly?
curry herb (Helichrysum italicum) is a Mediterranean herb that belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae) belongs. Due to its original roots in the warm and dry Mediterranean region, it usually copes well with longer periods of drought. Excessive watering and waterlogging in particular can quickly damage the health of the roots. However, especially when growing in pots, regular watering is required on hot days. It is most gentle on the curry herb if it is done in the morning or evening hours and not in the blazing midday sun. In order to treat the plant as gently as possible, it is also advisable to water a little more often than to flood the whole pot with a single watering. In order not to have to water too often, the container should be chosen large enough - this is also more pleasant for the plant itself.
How do you cut the curry herb correctly?
The curry herb, also known as Italian helichrysum, is a perennial subshrub that can grow up to 70 cm tall. Semi-shrub means that the lower part of the shoots becomes woody. There are no more leaves growing here, the shoots are bare. The shrub should be pruned regularly so that this area does not gain the upper hand and the coveted aromatic leaves are only found in the upper part of the plant. In the case of the curry herb, however, this can easily be combined with harvesting whole sprouts for use in the kitchen. The shoots are cut off just above the woody part of the plant. This also promotes branching of the plant.
How is the curry herb successfully overwintered?
The curry herb is relatively hardy and robust compared to other Mediterranean herbs. But it is better to play it safe in order to bring the spice plant safely through the winter and to take protective measures against temperatures that are too low in winter. Plants that are cultivated in pots can be kept warm. A slightly cooler conservatory would be ideal here, also thanks to the brightness. Specimens that are planted in the bed can be well covered with twigs or winter fleece. So they are guaranteed to survive the wintry temperatures. In any case, the plants should not be cut back in autumn. The frost can easily penetrate through the interfaces and the shoots become even shorter due to the frost damage. It is therefore better to wait until next spring with a shaping cut if it is absolutely necessary and cannot be combined with the harvest.
Other helpful hints on how to Successfully plant curry herb in the garden we have provided for you here.
