How to properly care for your herbs

The right substrate for every herb

It is best to use commercially available herbal soil for the pot culture. Normal Potting soil is always fertilized and therefore too rich in nutrients for most herbs. On its own, it is only suitable for demanding herbs such as mint, parsley or chives. However, you can also thin them out with sand in a ratio of 2: 1, then more ascetic species (for example those from the Mediterranean region) will also feel comfortable.

It is essential to ensure good drainage

Whichever herbs you choose: All plant containers must have water drainage holes - if necessary, simply drill some yourself. Also have plastic wrap that lines baskets with a few openings. Wet feet are fatal to most herbs. This is why you should also place pots and buckets on blocks so that excess water can drain off. Pay particular attention to plantings in pots, these literally drown off after downpours.

Water and fertilize potted herbs regularly

Since the volume of soil in the pot is very limited, water and nutrients are used up more quickly. Regular watering is therefore an important maintenance measure. The fertilization, on the other hand, depends firstly on the type of plant and secondly on the substrate chosen. If the pots were just freshly potted in the spring, the stock fertilization will last into the summer. You can then start demanding species every four weeks from June re-fertilize, preferably with liquid fertilizer.

Persistent, frost-resistant types of herbs can also overwinter outside in the tub. However, since the small volume of soil in the pot freezes through quickly, use the as anti-freeze measures Place vessels on insulating styrofoam or wood and wrap them in bubble wrap, jute sacks or a leaf wrap a. On the other hand, you can pick frost-sensitive species such as rosemary or scented pelargonium before the first freezing temperatures in house, in the basement or the garage. The winter place should be cool, but light and frost-free.