Spicy garden: what and when is better to plant, a list of greens and how to beautifully arrange

Table Of Contents

List of greenery to plant
Where to buy seeds
When is the best time to plant
How beautiful to plant
Features of growing in a greenhouse
Rules of care

Establishing a spicy garden bed in your backyard has many advantages. On the one hand, the gardener receives aromatic herbs that are used in the preparation of first and second courses. On the other hand, a pleasant smell spreads throughout the garden, which, moreover, repels some insect pests. Growing herbs does not require a lot of space, so you can build such a bed even in a small area.

List of greenery to plant

Plants that will later be used as seasonings for various dishes are annual and perennial.The latter have one indisputable advantage - they are planted once, and for several seasons they continue to produce fragrant greens.

In addition, if you show imagination, you can build a beautiful flower bed from spicy herbs and flowers that will delight the eye throughout the season.

Perennial herbs

From an extensive list of fragrant plants, each gardener will be able to choose the right option for his site:

Korean mint. The plant, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family, has several more names - Tibetan lofant, wrinkled multi-growth and wrinkled agastakhis, and is characterized by a pleasant anise aroma, due to which it is used in salad dressings. In addition, it is believed that the herb is able to strengthen the immune system, for which it received another name - northern ginseng. Lofant is used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology, as it helps to rejuvenate the skin.One of the main advantages of the plant is its unpretentiousness to growing conditions. Korean mint is grown both by direct sowing in the soil and by seedlings. For the winter, the plant requires shelter.

Lovage. As a rule, spicy grass is grown through seedlings, and leaves are harvested in March. Lovage reproduces by dividing the bush. The grass is processed into essential oils, which are subsequently used both in cooking and in cosmetology. In addition, the fragrant stems of the plant are used as a seasoning for drinks and pastries.

Oregano. A plant from the Lamiaceae family is also known to gardeners under the name oregano. It has many species and grows both as a shrub and as a herbaceous culture. The spicy plant is characterized by a persistent and strong aroma and is especially popular in the preparation of Greek cuisine.Oregano is seasoned with fried fish, served with cheese and added to olive oil to give it a pleasant smell. In open ground, the plant is grown until November, and in a greenhouse and at home - all year round.

Hysop. Another representative of the Yasnotkov family. In cooking, dried leaves plucked from the upper third of the plant are used. In addition, hyssop has found application in folk medicine due to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Marjoram. This spicy herb is used in cooking both fresh and dried. It is added to soups, salads, main dishes, and is also used in canning vegetables. In addition, the aromatic herb is used in the preparation of liqueurs, sausages, puddings and essential oils.Traditional medicine recommends recipes that include marjoram for the treatment of diseases of the digestive system and respiratory tract. The tonic and wound-healing properties of the herb are also known.

Melissa. The essential oil plant is grown for the use of its leaves, which exude a lemon scent when crushed. Melissa is added when making tea, preparing soups and sauces, as well as vegetable salads.

Annuals

The list of annual herbs includes the following plants popular with gardeners:

Basil. There are several varieties of the crop and many varieties bred by breeders, most are grown as annuals. Fragrant grass loves heat and does not tolerate temperatures below 0 degrees.If the gardener plans to grow basil with seeds, then the material is sown in March, and seedlings are planted in June. More often the herb is used fresh than dried, it is added to meat and fish dishes, sauces and gravies.

Borago. This culture has another name - borage. The plant received this name for the similarity of the aroma with the smell of fresh cucumbers. It is used in salads, okroshka, added to cottage cheese and sour cream, and is also used as a flavoring in the preparation of wines, beer and vinegar.

Savory. The herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is used both in cooking and in traditional medicine recipes. Powdered dried herbs are a strong spice, while young fresh leaves resemble thyme, but with more pungent undertones.

Dill. Not a single salad or vegetable preservation for the winter can be prepared without this fragrant greenery. To always have a young spice on hand, it is recommended to sow the culture every 2 weeks.

Where to buy seeds

It is recommended to purchase seed material in gardening stores. In this case, it is possible to view the certificate of conformity and the date of production. Also, many summer residents order seeds through online stores.

When is the best time to plant

In order for herbs to grow he althy and give a rich harvest of greenery, it is necessary to choose the right planting time.

Spring

All annual plants are sown or seedlings are grown from seeds with the advent of the first warm days. Specific dates depend on the type of culture. As a rule, seeds are placed in open ground at the end of March, and seedlings are planted during May and June.

Summer

In the summer, plant herbs with a short growing season, such as dill or mint.

Autumn

Before winter, it is preferable to sow perennial plants, then with the advent of heat they will quickly sprout and begin their growth and development.

How beautiful to plant

As a rule, several herbs are placed on the same bed in the country, the main thing is to choose the right “companions”. To give decorativeness to the site, fragrant plants are also planted in a flower bed.

Several options for a harmonious combination of plants:

Lavender is placed in the foreground, the background for which is fennel. Basil and cosmea are sown in the background, which contrasts with its greenery with its blood-red flowers.
If the flower garden is created in an elevated sunny place, then lemon balm, thyme and horned violet will look beautiful in the neighborhood.
Pelargonium flowers look spectacular against the background of dark thyme leaves.
If a long narrow bed is created, then you can plant marigolds in the background, red-leaved perilla in front of them, and parsley in the foreground.

Features of growing in a greenhouse

If a gardener has a heated greenhouse, then you can grow herbs all year round. However, it must be remembered that in an enclosed space, plants will have to be watered more often to obtain juicy and fragrant greens.

Rules of care

As a rule, spicy herbs are not demanding for care and are content with minimal agrotechnical procedures. They need regular irrigation, nutrient application and occasional loosening of the soil.