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Harvesting sage: freeze, dry & preserve

Sage belongs in every herb bed. We show everything about correct harvesting, storage and other conservation methods. This is how sage is preserved!Non-flowering sage is the most aromatic [Photo: Neoellis / Shutterstock.com]Harvest sage at the right timeThe best is the taste of the Sage before flowering. If the plant develops the buds and flowers, the plant uses a large part of its energy for this and thereby loses some of its unmistakable aroma. The flowering period can be counteracted by con...

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Maintain, prune and transplant sage

Sage is a popular herb in your own garden. From time to time, however, the sage plant has to be rejuvenated, i.e. cut back. We give tips! Sage can be rejuvenated by vigorous pruning or vegetative propagation [Photo: mythja / Shutterstock.com]Cut sageSimilar to lavender tends sage to lumber. The older shoots become woody and do not develop fresh leaves. During the winter months, these rather rigid shoots can easily break off when there is snow load. For this reason, you should not only bring y...

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Caring for curry herbs: pour, cut, overwinter

In the cultivation of the curry herb, some questions are still unanswered for many. We answer how you can best care for the herbs in your own garden. Curry herb can also be easily planted in pots and cut into shape [Photo: cultivar413 – CC BY 2.0]contentsHow 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 th...

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Caraway: growing in your own garden made easy

Caraway impresses with its aromatic seeds and their healing properties. We show how it can be grown in your own garden.Caraway is an umbelliferous plant and an insect magnet [Photo: nnattalli / Shutterstock.com]Already at the time of Charlemagne it was Caraway seed (Carum carvi) used as a medicinal plant for indigestion and as an antispasmodic. It is known that caraway was used in the preparation of dishes even earlier - it has been proven that the first gourmets seasoned with caraway seeds a...

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Hops: growing, harvesting and storing

Hops are mainly grown for brewing beer. We will show you what you have to consider in order to harvest plenty of hops in your own garden.Of the real hops (Humulus lupulus) is a perennial and belongs to the hemp family (Cannabaceae). Originally it comes from our temperate latitudes in Central Europe. The climbing plant gives the beer its bitter taste and its antibacterial effect ensures a longer shelf life. Saint Hildegard von Bingen already knew this in the 12th century. Century. In addition ...

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Harvest, store and use bay leaves

We'll show you what to watch out for when harvesting and storing bay leaves, and explain how to dry bay leaves and use them in cooking.Bay leaves are an integral part of many dishes. We'll tell you everything about harvesting, storing and using bay leaves [Photo: Kate Krav-Rude / Shutterstock.com]The leaves of the Laurel (Laurus nobilis) a special aroma. Bay leaves are not only popular in Mediterranean cuisine, but have also been used as a remedy for thousands of years. If you have your own l...

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Feeding on basil: rescue supermarket basil

Basil in the pot is now available at every corner. Here you can find out how the sensitive protégé can hold out longer on your windowsill.Basil from the supermarket can be restored to its former glory [Photo: Ann1bel / Shutterstock.com]Everyone has probably already had the experience that the recently purchased potted basil loses its leaves. The replication of fresh, new leaves can no longer be expected in the first place. Instead of bribing with growth and new, aromatic leaves, that falls ba...

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Harvest, store and use hyssop

After the hyssop has been harvested, there are several options for storage. The flowers are edible and it can even drive uninvited guests out of the garden.Hyssop should not be missing in the herb bed [Photo: helga_sm / Shutterstock.com]Harvesting Hyssop: How To Do It RightIf green leaves on hyssop (Hyssopusofficinalis) can also be harvested. However, the main harvest time is shortly before flowering, i.e. around June. Then the content of essential oils is highest and the aroma of hyssop is m...

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Hop varieties: from bitter to fruity-sweet

Not all beer is created equal. This is due to the great variety of flavors of the different hop varieties, to which a huge fan base is dedicated.Only unfertilized female inflorescences of hops can be used [Photo: John Navajo / Shutterstock.com]There is a large number of different types of real hops (Humulus lupulus) available. Every conceivable taste seems to be covered. The spectrum of aromas ranges from "flowery" to "fruity-sweet" to "menthol", the taste note can be spicy, woody or earthy. ...

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Harvest, store & preserve thyme

Thanks to its ingredients, thyme can be used in a variety of ways, and not just in the kitchen. However, for good results it must be properly harvested and stored.Young thyme shoots can be harvested continuously. Drying makes them last a long time [Photo: Anna Shepulova / Shutterstock.com]Harvest thymeThe valuable thyme oil leaves the real one thyme (Thymus vulgaris) also become effective medicinal and medicinal plants. In order for the herb to be used effectively, the time of harvest must be...

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