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Grow lemongrass & plant in the garden

Almost every Asian dish shouldn't be missing it - lemongrass. We will show you what to consider when growing in your own garden.We can also grow lemongrass, but it requires a lot of know-how [Photo: Marie Shark / Shutterstock.com]The lemon herb originally comes from (Cymbopogon citratus) presumably from the tropical and subtropical areas of India or Sri Lanka. Maybe the sweet grass (Poaceae) so sensitive to frost due to custom and local ties and is therefore actually not at all suitable for s...

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Chamomile: variety differences and likelihood of confusion

Varieties of chamomile differ in the composition of their ingredients. But there is also a risk of confusion with ineffective camomile species.You can often find chamomile while walking along the wayside [Photo: TunedIn by Westend61 / Shutterstock.com]Even on the real one chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) breeding work is carried out. The aim is to vary the composition of the valuable ingredients. But also a uniform growth will be for the commercial Cultivation of chamomile pursued as a breed...

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Chamomile as a medicinal plant: application, effects & ingredients

The medicinal properties of chamomile have been known for centuries. But what makes chamomile so healthy, what active ingredients does it contain and what can chamomile be used for? With us you will find out.Chamomile has always been used as a medicinal plant [Photo: belizar / Shutterstock.com]Has been for millennia chamomile (Matricaria) grown by us humans - and not only as a beautiful ornamental plant, but above all because of its effect as a Medicinal plant. Healers have known about the po...

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Chamomile: growing the medicinal herb in your own garden

Chamomile is known for its antibacterial healing properties. We'll show you how you can easily grow this herb yourself in your own garden.The chamomile forms the first flowers at the end of May [Photo: pilialoha / Shutterstock.com]Thanks to their ingredients, the flowers of the chamomile beneficial for stomach and intestinal problems. They are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory for all types of inflammation. They are mainly used as an ointment for discomfort on the skin or in the oral cavity...

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Chamomile: harvest and store properly

The real chamomile is a valuable medicinal herb. For the successful use of chamomile, however, there are a few things to consider when harvesting.After harvesting, the chamomile flowers should be dried immediately [Photo: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com]Harvest chamomileAbout the right time to harvest the coveted flowers of the real ones chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), one can orientate oneself on the development stage of this. When around two-thirds of the conspicuously yellow tubul...

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Garden sage varieties for kitchen & garden

When one speaks of sage, one usually means the popular garden sage (also called spice sage). In our overview we present the best garden sage-Splaces before.The leaves of the ‘Tricolor’ sage variety are particularly beautiful. [Photo: Manfred Rucksackzio / Shutterstock.com]In addition to the numerous Species of sage, you will mostly find varieties of in the local gardens Garden sage (Salvia officinalis). The variety ranges from vigorous to compact, from single-colored to multi-colored, to vari...

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Caring for lemongrass: planting, cutting & Co.

Lemongrass is one of THE spices from Asian cuisine. Here we show you the care required for successful cultivation.About 5 cm should remain so that the lemongrass sprouts again [Photo: Anthony Cramp – CC BY 2.0]Plant lemongrassLemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) must be grown in a pot at least for wintering due to its pronounced sensitivity to frost. But for the summer months it makes sense to plant the sweet grass in a sunny spot in the bed. If the soil is permeable and yet rich in humus, there ...

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Peppermint varieties: our top 10

With its refreshing aroma, peppermint is one of the absolute classics in the herb bed. However, very few people know that there is more than one variant. We introduce you to the 10 best types of peppermint.Peppermint is surprisingly versatile and has a multitude of varieties and even different subspecies [Photo: Olena Boronchuk / Shutterstock.com]Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is not just peppermint. There are small but subtle differences between the different peppermints. In the hobby garden...

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Peppermint: harvest and use

With our tips on harvest and use, nothing stands in the way of deliciously fragrant peppermint from your own garden. Cut the peppermint just above the ground with sharp kitchen scissors [Photo: lzf / Shutterstock.com]Peppermint is very easy to grow. But untamed by a root barrier, it likes to multiply itself in the garden. One way of mastering their urge to spread is through the harvest. But what do you have to consider when harvesting? And how can peppermint be processed in the kitchen?Due to...

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Planting lovage: growing in pots and beds

The taste of lovage, also called maggi herb, is very popular. We show why it is worth growing the aromatic perennial in your own garden.Correct watering is particularly important for lovage [Photo: c12 / Shutterstock.com]Persistent perennial and herbaceous - Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a classic perennial. The representative of the umbelliferae (Apiacea) is also known as Maggi herb due to its characteristic aroma. The seasoning sauce of the same name does not contain a trace of lovage, ...

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