THE SPICE OF LIFE

CULTIVATING YOUR OWN SPICE GARDEN

When cooking, spices give every dish that special something. Fresh herbs in particular enhance the flavour and appearance of dishes. They add an intensity of flavour that dried spice mixtures cannot offer. You can read here how easy it is to grow your own herb garden, which you can enjoy for a long time to come.

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THE RIGHT CHOICE

Classics that belong in every herb garden:

Basil
parsley
mint
rosemary
Thyme

More exotic options to make your dishes even more varied:

Coriander
lemongrass
oregano
tarragon
turmeric

PLANTING AND CARE

Before you start planting, it is advisable to consider where the herbs should grow. Whilst Mediterranean herbs in particular prefer sunny spots, mint and parsley need moist soil. There are two methods of growing herbs: either sow the seeds directly or use seedlings that simply need to be planted. Regular watering should not be forgotten, but care should be taken not to overwater to prevent waterlogging.

HARVESTING AND STORAGE

For even more intense flavors, the herbs should be harvested in the morning. If you do not need the herbs fresh for a dish, you should dry the leaves or simply freeze them – this way they will keep even longer.

SEASONS

Herbs can be sown in spring so that they are ready to harvest in summer. Herbs such as basil, mint and rosemary in particular require constant care to ensure the best possible growth. When the weather turns colder, the final harvests are due – the herb garden should then be prepared for winter, for example by mulching or providing additional protection from the cold.

KITCHEN UTILIZATION

Fresh herbs can be utilized in various ways. Here are some ideas for utilizing your home-grown herbs in the kitchen. Basil is particularly suitable for fresh pesto, a caprese salad or various tomato-based dishes. Rosemary goes particularly well with fresh meat, baked potatoes or home-baked bread. Fresh mint can be used to flavour drinks, desserts and salads. Thyme is a real all-rounder in soups, stews and barbecue marinades. Coriander is the ideal addition to curries, salsas and Asian dishes.

COMBINATIONS

Of course, you can also curate your own spice blends from the herbs you have gathered. Rosemary, thyme and oregano, for example, make an excellent Mediterranean blend for flavouring pasta and pizza. The combination of mint and lemongrass for exotic cocktails and desserts is a little more unusual. In autumn, ginger, turmeric and rosemary are particularly suitable for seasoning stews.

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