Although most people only think of a bushy green aromatic plant when they think of parsley, there is a surprisingly large variety of different species. Depending on the requirements, there are particularly robust, particularly early harvest-ready, or outstandingly aromatic varieties. The small but subtle differences A targeted selection from the seed dealer’s portfolio is particularly successful…
What is characteristic of chives ‘Allium schoenoprasum’ and the other allium species is their typical onion smell and taste. This makes it a versatile kitchen spice, be it finely cut as a topping on bread, together with other herbs in homemade herb butter or as a fresh decoration for a wide variety of dishes. You can sow…
Typical of chives (Allium schoenoprasum), also known as rush or grass leek, are its slender, tubular and smooth stalks, up to 30 cm high, which are similar to rushes. Chives can develop their aroma best fresh and contain a lot of vitamin C. But what if the leek is in bloom, is it still edible or…
When the lavender blooms, it not only looks beautiful, but also gives off its famous scent. But when does lavender actually bloom? The normal flowering time of lavender Real lavender “Lavandula angustifolia” (synonyms L. officinalis and L. vera) flowers from June to August. The exact flowering time depends on various conditions: Lavender Art Climatic peculiarities of the…
In our part of the world, it is more normal than unusual for basil to develop black spots on the leaves. In the article you will find out how you can extend the life of the basil pots in the kitchen and that only basil of the right kind that you have grown yourself offers a…
Peppermint is a very popular herb plant because it can be used in a variety of ways, is very easy to care for and thrives well in the garden bed as well as in a tub on the balcony. So it can be brewed as a tea, refine a meal and the delicious leaves have become…
When the weather gets better again in April, many people want to cook with fresh products again. It is most beautiful when some of the ingredients come from our own cultivation or have been collected from nature. Friends of wild garlic are therefore drawn to the forests from spring to harvest the fresh leaves. However, many collectors still…
Wild garlic, also called forest garlic, is one of the most popular spring herbs and wild vegetables. That’s why at this time you can see hobby cooks roaming the woods in search of the wild delicacy. Since wild garlic tastes best fresh, you should only harvest as much as can be processed quickly. But when can the plant…
Silvery white and as if dusted with flour – this is how the flower spikes of the flour sage appear on the bushy plant as early as May. However, as soon as the flowers open, this variety of sage shows all its splendor. Bright blue to blue-violet flowers form on the upright, long spikes over the entire…
Originally widespread in the Mediterranean, rosemary has since made its way into our gardens and balconies. The plant manages to give its surroundings an exotic and Mediterranean flair with ease. The stimulating effect of the leaves and shoots of the mint family are world-famous and are preferred for the preparation of fish and meat. Harvesting and drying your…