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Local herbs like more nutrient-rich soil
Which soil do my herbs need?
Creating a herbal bed is fun and largely independent of the herbalism on the market. But what soil do the aromatic kitchen refiners need? Here is an overview of the most important rules.
The always valid principle
What applies to other plants, is no different with herbs: other varieties need different soil. However, herbs make it relatively easy for hobby gardeners. They can be roughly divided into two groups:
Among the first group are mainly varieties that are often used in our culture as a classic salad or soup herbs such as chives, parsley, tarragon, lovage or borage.
These herbs like a humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, preferably with good compost content. It should be permeable, however, because waterlogging tolerates herbs generally poor. Expanded clay can make the substrate more permeable.
The fragrant herbs include the typical varieties of Mediterranean cuisine such as rosemary, thyme, oregano or lavender.
These species like a lean, very permeable ground with a high sand content. Especially with lavender you can also add some chalk.