Would you like to create a herb bed but don't have much space? Or just want to grow a handful of herb varieties? In this article you can read how to best create a herb bed in a handy small format.
A herb bed does not take up much space
A herb bed - but not too big
Herbs enrich the kitchen immensely and are currently very popular, not least because of their healthy power. With your own herb bed, you can self-sufficiently provide yourself with some of the aromatic delicacies. However, if you cannot extend the plant too far due to lack of space, certain types of herbs can also be cleverly arranged together in a small space. Ways to cultivate a mini herb bed include:
- small area in the open field bed
- balcony box
- Wooden box on the windowsill
- combi pot
The alternatives to the outdoor bed also have a nice decorative added value, especially on the balcony and terrace.
Place organization - suitable types of herbs
The basic rule for a small herb bed is to avoid vigorous or space-intensive varieties such as lavender or lovage. On the other hand, well-suited herbs for the mini bed are:
- Parsely
- chives
- chervil
- oregano
- burnet
- thyme
- Coriander.
Location for the herb bed
For a small herb bed outdoors, choose a location that is as sunny as possible - because most types of herbs need a lot of light, especially Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme or oregano. Of course, the sun rule also applies to a mini bed on the balcony or windowsill.
The substrate
If space is limited, there is little room for different substrates - so opt for herb combinations with similar soil requirements if possible. A humus-rich substrate is particularly suitable for classic kitchen herbs such as chives, parsley, chervil or tarragon, which have a high nutrient requirement. Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary or thyme, on the other hand, prefer lean soil.
To good neighbors
In addition, you should pay particular attention to the compatibility of the closely neighboring types of herbs in a small space. In a small space, different character traits - as with people after all - become all the more noticeable. You shouldn’t sit next to each other, for example:
- basil and lemon balm
- thyme and marjoram
- fennel and coriander
- dill and tarragon
go well together:
- Rosemary and Lemon Thyme
- burnet pepper and lemon balm
- dill, parsley and chervil
- Chives, sage and tarragon
- oregano and savory
- parsley, chives and basil