Basically, all herbs can be cultivated in a herb spiral. However, you should take into account the specific requirements of the location and soil and also that not every herb harmonizes with each other. Wormwood, for example, inhibits the growth of other herbs thanks to its special root exudates.
Which herbs are suitable for a herb spiral?
In a herb spiral you can grow herbs such as thyme, marjoram, sage and rosemary in the upper area, hyssop, oregano, tarragon and arugula in the middle and parsley, garlic, chives and mint in the lower area. Please note the requirements of the location and soil as well as the growth habit and compatibility with other herbs.
What you should pay attention to when choosing herbs
When selecting herbs, you should not only consider their use but also their color and growth habit as well as whether the plants are annual or perennial. You may want to save planting gaps for annual, colorful flowering species. Sage, rosemary, lavender and blue rue have a particularly beautiful growth habit. Wormwood, boar's rue, rue, sage and saint's herb stand out thanks to their interesting bluish-silver leaves. There are particularly beautiful varieties of thyme, oregano and sage with golden yellow, reddish or colorful leaves.
Some herbs need to be kept under strong control
Some herbs take up a lot of space or need very special protection. Elecampane, lovage and horseradish grow very large and therefore only fit on particularly large herb spirals. Mint and tarragon, on the other hand, form root runners and spread rapidly. They must be kept under control on the herb spiral regularly so that they do not overgrow other herbs. You should also be careful with nasturtiums and comfrey, as they tend to spread. It is well known that basil requires nutrient-rich, moist soil and a lot of soil; In addition, the popular culinary herb is also very vulnerable to snails. It is therefore best grown in a separate clay pot. Rosemary also needs a protected place and should be kept indoors in winter. If it stays outside during the cold season, you should wrap it tightly.
The best herbs for the herb spiral
With all the hundreds of different types and varieties of herbs, choosing is difficult. However, you are well equipped with this range, which can be easily stored in large herb spirals with a diameter of two meters or more:
- Herbs for the upper area: thyme, marjoram, savory, sage, rosemary
- Herbs for the middle range: hyssop, oregano, vine, tarragon, rocket (rocket)
- Herbs for the lower area: parsley, garlic, chives, lemon balm, mint, caraway, dill, lovage, watercress
Furthermore, many medicinal herbs fit into the herbal spiral, for example fennel, elecampane, ground squirrel, verbena, lady's mantle, St. John's wort, yarrow or arnica.
Particularly aromatic and he althy: wild herbs
Many wild herbs provide more vitamins and minerals than conventional fruit and vegetables and can enrich the menu, especially in early spring when the herb garden is still quite sparse.
Tip
Monthly strawberries can also be transplanted very well into the herb spiral, as they feel particularly comfortable in the upper and middle zone.
