You can plant mugwort well even in nutrient-poor and dry locations. There are a few things you should pay attention to when planting the fast-growing daisy family.
How do I plant mugwort?
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Plant mugwort during the warm part of the year. Sow2 to 3 seedsin one place. Leave70 cm of space before planting the next plant.
Where can I plant mugwort?
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) isquite undemanding and can be planted flexibly. Ideally, however, you should offer the daisy family well-drained soil with plenty of sun. Here the plant grows as if by itself and does not need much care. Mugwort and its subspecies such as wormwood can also be used to plant barren pathsides and dry areas in the garden. The occurrence of mugwort in Germany is correspondingly large.
When is the right time to plant mugwort?
It's best to plant mugwortfrom May At this point there is no longer any need to fear long periods of frost, even at night. Mugwort is a light germinator and its seeds find optimal growth conditions in Germany and Europe. The rhizome then spreads in the loose and warm soil and the plant quickly takes up space.
How do I avoid spreading too much when planting?
When planting mugwort, maintain adistanceof a good 70 cm or place the plants inTuffs Since mugwort comes from a strong As the growing rhizome sprouts, the herb spreads extremely widely in its surroundings. If you space the plants too closely or don't put a boundary around the roots, the plants will get in each other's way.
Can I plant mugwort in a pot?
If you choose a sufficiently large pot, you can alsoquite well plant mugwort in pots. The rhizome keeps growing. After some time, you can divide it and propagate mugwort that way. Or you can repot the plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae, into a larger pot or bucket.
Tip
Plants can be used as spices
If you plant mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), you can harvest herbs from mugwort. The daisy family is known as a herbal and medicinal plant. You can harvest the stems with the pinnate leaves of the plant, also known as gooseweed, before flowering. The plant's essential oil enriches hearty meat dishes. However, you should avoid typical confusion with mugwort when harvesting.
