Raised beds are ideal for growing herbs - this cultivation method is particularly recommended on the balcony or terrace, as fresh and he althy culinary herbs are within walking distance. However, not all herbs are hardy and therefore cannot overwinter outside in raised beds.
How can you overwinter herbs in raised beds?
To overwinter herbs in raised beds, frost-sensitive Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, oregano or thyme should be brought into the house, while frost-hardy herbs such as parsley, chives and peppermint remain in the bed and are covered with fir or spruce branches.
Do not overwinter Mediterranean herbs outdoors
This especially applies to perennial Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, lavender or lemon verbena. These plants can only tolerate low temperatures or none at all - and should therefore either be harvested in autumn and replanted in spring or dug up and left to overwinter indoors, frost-free (but cool). However, frost-hardy culinary herbs such as parsley, chives and peppermint can remain in the bed. Cut them back heavily in autumn and cover them with fir or spruce branches, which are removed again in spring.
Tip
Many herbs - including basil, dill, marjoram, cress and coriander - are only annuals and therefore do not need to be overwintered under special precautions.
