The curry herb (bot. Helichrysum italicum) is a plant that is as decorative as it is useful. Smaller varieties can be cultivated very well in pots and/or containers, larger specimens require a generous amount of space. Curry herb grows very wide.
How do I plant curry herb correctly?
Curry herb (Helichrysum italicum) should be planted in a warm, sunny location in dry, poor soil. Young plants need regular watering, older plants only need watering when it is dry. Avoid additional fertilizer when planting and choose sandy or stony soil for optimal growth.
When should I plant curry herb?
Basically, you can plant the curry herb throughout the entire growing season from spring to autumn. However, young plants are quite sensitive and not hardy. They should only be planted in the garden after the Ice Saints. Pot planting and repotting are possible all year round if the ambient temperatures are appropriate.
The right location
The location for your curry herb should be warm, sunny and dry.
The suitable soil
Curry herb doesn't need a lot of nutrients. It is more accustomed to poor soil. This may contain certain parts of sand or be stony. You can make soil that is too rich more permeable and lean by adding expanded clay (€19.00 on Amazon), gravel or sand.
Don't fertilize your curry herb. You should also not give fertilizer when planting. Fresh potting soil already contains more than enough nutrients. You can only supply old herb plants with a little additional fertilizer, but only sparingly.
The right care
Curry herb is very easy to care for; only young plants should be watered regularly. However, you can be very economical; too much moisture is more damaging than a short dry period. Older plants in the bed should only be watered if the drought lasts longer in summer.
The situation is different when growing curry herb in a bucket or pot. Daily watering on hot days is recommended. Ideally, you should do this work in the (early) evening, when the herb is no longer in the blazing sun.
The most important things in brief:
- bright warm location
- rather dry and poor soil, preferably sandy or stony
- Pot keeping possible
- do not fertilize additionally when planting
- water only in dry periods or for young plants
Tip
The rather inconspicuous curry herb impresses with an aromatic scent and pretty yellow flowers.
