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- Which herbs belong where in the herbal spiral?
- Distribution of the different zones of a herbal spiral
- Upper zone
- Middle zone
- Lower zone
- Small pond at the base of the herb spiral - perfect for moisturizing herbs
- Tips
Lavender and sun-hungry herbs come all the way up
Which herbs belong where in the herbal spiral?
The typical structure of a stone or wooden spiral on a hill or a spiraling wall creates a bed rising towards the center. This enlarges the floor space and optimizes the available space in a sunny spot. The bed is divided into several zones with different substrates from lean to dry as well as nutrient-rich and moist.
Distribution of the different zones of a herbal spiral
It creates different moisture and light-shade conditions that meet the claims of the herbs on climate and soil as well as possible. In addition, the plants benefit from the heat that the stones store and slowly release from the sun. This heat storage lasts into the night and reduces possible night frosts.
Upper zone
The uppermost zone of the Herb Spiral should be in full sun and filled with a permeable, lean and dry substrate. At this location, the Mediterranean herbs feel very well: thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary, lavender, savory, stevia (sweet herb) and curry herb.
Middle zone
The middle zone contains moderately nutrient-rich substrate and is also dry. The plants are in a sunny to partially shaded location, depending on the orientation. Many herbs such as oregano, hyssop, lemon balm, pimpinelle or purslane thrive here.
Lower zone
The lowest zone is as nutrient-rich, moist and sunny. It is preferred by typical culinary herbs such as chives, parsley, chervil, Indian nettle, garlic bush and sorrel.
Other suitable herbs for the lower zone are:
Small pond at the base of the herb spiral - perfect for moisturizing herbs
The conclusion of the spiral forms a small water surface, which is located in an ideal north-south orientation in the south in front. For this you dig a small container or lay out a small hollow with pond liner. The water surface provides for evaporation and humidity, also stores during the day heat, which slowly dissipates at night to the environment. Not only is it a popular potion for birds, many small animals and insects also like to drink. Watercress can be grown in the water and, if it is sufficiently large, also water mint.
Tips
You can also plant your herbal spiral next to or behind an existing garden pond, where meadowsweet, valerian and other moisture-loving herbs are extremely comfortable.