Helichrysum italicum

Season Overview

Description

The curry herb is good for seasoning or as a tea. It is best only briefly enticed, because it quickly tastes bitter. Before flowering from May, it has the best flavor, but can also be harvested during or after flowering. harvest. If you dry it, it tastes very bitter. But can be used decoratively as a dried flower. It is hardy to about - 5 degrees and should only be overwintered with protection. However, it is easy to propagate by seed or cuttings.

Growing tips

Curry herb needs little care and no fertilizer. It likes warm temperatures and can cope well with little water.

Details

Plant distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

0Not specified