Garden herbs: 7 plants that everyone should have

Garden herbs are great suppliers of vitamins and should not be missing in any herb garden on balconies, patios or windowsills. We have summarized for you which culinary herbs are a must-have in your garden. So that they thrive, we provide the care tips at the same time.

Garden herbs that you should definitely have

The following 7 garden herbs are ideal for cooking and seasoning. They are so undemanding that you can grow all herbs on the windowsill or on the balcony if you don't have a garden.

1. Rosemary: A beautiful rosemary bush not only spreads an intense fragrance and decorates every bed. The healthy medicinal herb promotes memory and concentration. It strengthens your immune system and the essential oil of the plant promotes blood circulation. Goes perfectly with fish and meat.
2. Chamomile: The easy-care medicinal herb is a real all-rounder. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antispasmodic properties. In addition, chamomile can be used to prepare a fresh and healthy | chamomile tea or to continue using the plant with its essential oils.
3. Peppermint: With its numerous essential oils, including menthol, peppermint has a refreshing and cooling effect. It also has an expectorant, antibacterial effect and, like rosemary, stimulates concentration. Ideal for a mint tea.
4. Lavender: The all-round talent lavender is beautiful to look at, smells wonderful and is also very healthy. Lavender has an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bile-inducing blood circulation and helps against flatulence. The medicinal herb also influences the state of mind. It soothes the medicinal herb and relieves tension. Of course, lavender is also edible, and you can use it to make a face cream yourself.
5. Lemon balm: This herb should also not be missing in any garden. The scent of healthy alone has a calming effect. The herb is ideal as a bath additive or massage oil. In the kitchen, it refines numerous dishes and makes flatulence disappear. Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory ingredients.
6. Parsley: Parsley is much more than just a tasty culinary herb. The plant provides numerous important vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It helps the liver and kidneys to detoxify. Since parsley drains, regular consumption prevents bladder and kidney stones. Goes well with potatoes, salads, pasta and most soups.
7. Thyme: If you have thyme in the garden, you no longer need to be afraid of colds. The essential oils of the Mediterranean spice have an antibacterial, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effect. They also loosen mucus and relieve cramps.

How to care for the healthy culinary herbs

• Rosemary: Rosemary is easy to care for when it is warm and sunny. Don't water the healthy herb too much. However, you should harvest the rosemary regularly. Otherwise rosemary will develop into a really impressive plant. If you can't use everything right away, rosemary can be dried quite well.
• Chamomile: In order to have chamomile in the garden, you need a sunny, sheltered place and the best sandy loam soil. If you don't sow the seeds too deeply in August, they should start to germinate after just one week. Cover the healthy herb a little in winter and cut it back a little in spring.
• Peppermint: If you want to grow peppermint in the garden, you should wait for the ice saints to plant. The herb doesn't like a lot of sun, it thrives better in a shady spot. Peppermint needs a loose and humus rich soil and has to be watered regularly.
• Lavender: The healthy herb likes it sunny and protected from the wind. Lavender prefers calcareous and sandy soil and does not tolerate waterlogging. Young plants should only be planted in the bed in May when it is warm enough.
• Lemon balm: the herb needs a lot of light and space to thrive. The location should also be protected from the wind. However, the lemon balm does not like waterlogging. The soil should be permeable and the plant should not be watered too often.
• Parsley: The healthy kitchen herb thrives best if you cut it regularly. The only problem is the correct pouring: not too much and not too little. The parsley must not dry out, nor does it tolerate waterlogging. Wait until the base surface is dry and then water moderately.
• Thyme: Thyme is an evergreen plant. So you can harvest all year round and use the thyme. The essential oils have the greatest effectiveness between June and October.

If you don't have a garden, in the next article we'll show you how to grow herbs on the windowsill.