The best herbs for the raised bed

The best herbs for the raised bed

Suitable herbs for a kitchen herb raised bed

Many of the typical culinary herbs are pronounced sun worshipers, who particularly like a place in the full sun. Of course, there is a large selection of species that also thrive in partial shade, as well as quite uncomplicated ones that feel comfortable in both sunny and partially shaded places.

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Herbs for a sunny spot

For a herb raised bed in the sun, the following types are particularly suitable in the kitchen:

  • Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Curry herb (Helichrysum italicum)
  • Dill, cucumber herb (Anethum graveolens)
  • Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
  • Caraway seeds (Carum carvi)
  • Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
  • Pimpinelle, small meadow button (Sanguisorba minor)
  • Tripmadam, rock sedum or stonecrop (Sedum rupestre)
  • Wormwood, bitter mugwort (Artemisia absinthium)
  • Lemon verbena, lemon bush (Aloysia citrodora)

Furthermore, the typical Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme, lavender, oregano and sage also belong to the group of sun worshipers.

Herbs for the partial shade

Even those who only have one location in partial shade do not have to do without a large selection of different types of herbs. Incidentally, these can be wonderfully combined with all kinds of kitchen vegetables such as onions, leeks, garlic, etc.

  • Wild garlic (Allium ursinum)
  • Savory (Satureja hortensis)
  • Borage (Borago officinalis)
  • Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
  • Garden cress (Lepidium sativum)
  • Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
  • Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
  • Lovage, Maggi herb (Levisticum officinale)
  • Melissa, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
  • Rocket (Eruca sativa)
  • Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
  • Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
  • Lemongrass, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Caring for herbs in the raised bed properly

Kitchen and medicinal herbs are quite undemanding and usually thrive on their own. The addition of compost in spring is usually sufficient to provide nutrients. In addition, you should not forget to water during dry periods. Perennial species, provided they are winter hardy, receive a fleece cover in November. This should protect them from dehydration and the cold. Woody herbs like thyme, lavender, and sage will stay compact if you cut them back by about a third in the spring.

The Mediterranean raised herb bed

Mediterranean herbs feel particularly comfortable in a raised bed with poor, well-drained soil and in a warm and sunny location. They are great to socialize with Mediterranean vegetables - then you have the most important ingredients for a ratatouille or a self-mixed bouquet of Herbes de Provence at hand. For example, they go very well together in the raised bed:

  • Eggplant, eggplant (Solanum melongena)
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
  • Paprika, hot peppers (Capsicum annuum)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis)
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

You can also plant tomato plants and zucchini that have stayed low in the bed - but be careful: unlike Mediterranean herbs, these are real high-consumption and need a lot of nutrients.

Tips

Those who like to drink herbal tea can grow typical tea herbs such as lavender, lemon balm, sage, mint, fennel, anise, caraway, thyme, lemon verbena and sweet herbs (stevia) in their raised beds.