Spring knocks on the door, and with it the garden season finally starts! The first warm days arouse the desire to start sowing again. But which herbs can you already sow in the open -air in March, which you should better prefer, and what is special to respect? In this article you will find out everything you need to know for successful herbal gland in March!
Spring is just around the corner, the days are getting longer, and the first mild temperatures can be seen. That means: the garden season begins! So that you keep an overview, I divided the herbs into categories:
- Direct sowing into the field (robust herbs that also tolerate cool temperatures)
- Pediting in the house (heat -loving herbs that later come to the bed or in pots)
- Multi -year herbs that you can now plant
AndIn this articleFind out which plants you can prefer in March.
1. You can sow these herbs directly into the openings in March
Some herbs are real survival artists and endure cold nights. You can now sow these directly into the garden or balcony box:
- Parsley - germs slowly, so sow early. Needs moist soil and grows particularly well in partial shade.
- Chives - one of the first spring herbs! Grows reliably if it no longer freezes at night.
- Dill - perfect for cucumber salad & Co.! Mag loose earth, but slowly germinates - so not sowing too late.
- Chervil - fast -growing, tasty in soups and salads, thrives even at low temperatures.
- Cress - ideal for impatient! Can also be sown on the windowsill and grows in a few days.
- Borage - tolerates slight frost and later attracts bees. Also a great herb for salads!
- Kümmel - is often forgotten, it is not only delicious, but also easy to care for! Grows particularly well in March.
- Pimpinelle - the perfect spice herb for spring - ideal for dressings and herb butter.
Tipp:These herbs usually need some moisture to germinate, so pour regularly!
2. You should prefer these herbs in the house
Not all herbs tolerate cold. The following herbs need warmth and should be insideOn the windowsillOr are preferred in the mini-greenhouse:
- Basil - the classic! Needs at least 18 ° C, so prefer inside and only put outside from May.
- Oregano - loves warmth and sun. The seedlings are very sensitive at first, so prefer to prefer in the house.
- Thyme - very slowly growing - the earlier you prefer it, the better!
- Rosemary - grows slowly, so prefer now and transplanted in summer.
- Sage - can be cold, but germinates faster at a constant warm temperatures.
- Lemong grass - loves tropical conditions! So only move in warm interiors or later in the greenhouse.
- Lemon verben - very sensitive to the cold, should only be pulled in the house and only come outside after the ice saints.
Tipp:Use growing shells with a transparent cover - this holds the warmth in it and ensures optimal germ conditions!
3. Multi -year herbs that you can plant in March
If you want to establish several years of herbs in your garden, March is a good time to set them as young plants or root pieces.
- Mint - grows like crazy! It is best to put it in a saucepan so that it does not spread uncontrollably.
- Tarragon - perfect for French cuisine! Plant now so that it drives out vigorously in summer.
- Lemon balm - fresh and lemon - great for teas and lemonades.
- Lavender - it may be sunny and dry, so pay attention to permeable soil.
- Suguid - spicy and good for the stomach, as well as an easy -care wild perennial.
- Mountain beans - hardy and aromatic, a must for every herb spiral!
- Winterheck onion - the robust alternative to chives - grows even in winter!
Tipp:Multi -year herbs often take a few months to grow properly. But after that they enjoy it for many years!
Herbs on the balcony or windowsill - is that possible?
Yes, of course! Not everyone has a garden, but many herbs also thrive in pots or balcony boxes.
- For the balcony:Chives, parsley, mint, lavender, thyme.
- For the windowsill:Basil, cress, oregano, lemon verben.
Tipp:Pay attention to good drainage! Herbs like it damp, but not wet. Waterlogging is the most common mistake in growing.
AndIn this articleFind detailed instructions on which earth you should use for herbs.
The most important tips for successful herbal sowing in March
So that your herbs germ and grow well, you should consider the following points:
- Location choice:Mediterranean herbs need a warm, sunny place, while local herbs (such as chives and parsley) also tolerate partially shade.
- Sowing depth:Many herbs are light germs (e.g. basil, cress) and should only be easily covered with earth or not buried at all.
- Moisture:The earth should always be damp but not wet - avoid waterlogging!
- Temperature:Some herbs such as basil and rosemary only germinate from 18 ° C - here it is worth growing in the house.
