These tips will keep your herbs fresh for longer

As soon as you bought it, the pot of basil is already dying. Annoying, because fresh herbs add flavor and variety to food. We’ll tell you how to keep herbs fresh longer.

Fresh herbs in pots from the supermarket are practical, improve the taste of dishes, look pretty, are very economical and only last a few days. As soon as you take it home from the supermarket, the little plant begins to wither, even though it is supplied with water, light and heat. The pot, including soil, roots and plastic, is disposed of far too quickly. To prevent this waste, we have tips on how to keep your herb pots alive for a long time!

Four tips to keep your herbs fresh longer

1. Repot herbs

Herbs from the supermarket often grow tightly packed in pots. At some point they run out of space and the individual herb stalks take away the nutrients from each other. Therefore, divide your herb pot into three to four pots . To prevent waterlogging and mold growth, use pots with a hole in the bottom and a planter to allow water to drain.

2. The right potting soil

Normal potting soil, which is loosely distributed around the plant, is suitable for repotting. A bit of compost or natural fertilizer will help the plants grow. Coffee grounds, stale beer, tea grounds from green and black tea or mineral water are suitable as natural fertilizers. Don’t over-fertilize and remove the coffee or tea grounds regularly.

3. Water herbs properly

The water supply is decisive for the longevity of the herbs. As a rule of thumb: Water ten percent of the pot volume per day . If the herbs are too dry, they will die. If it gets too wet, mold will quickly form.
Also make sure that the herbs get light but not direct sunlight . In the blazing sun, the leaves burn very quickly.

4. Harvest basil and co

Harvest basil leaves by cutting back the top buds with scissors instead of plucking off the leaves. New buds can thus sprout on the new branches and the herbs are prevented from starting to bloom. When the plant blooms, it puts all of its energy into flower and seed formation, which weakens the aroma of the herbs. So that the herbs can grow back in peace, you should regularly remove old and dead leaves and twigs.

dr Riedl explains: That’s why herbs are so healthy

Nutrition Doc Dr. Matthias Riedl ( @drmatthiasriedl)  has on 4.5.  answered your burning questions about weight loss frustration on our Instagram  account @vital_magazin . From minute 25:56 he talks about the anti-inflammatory effect of vegetables and herbs and explains which varieties are particularly healthy. Take a look!

Crystal Waston MD

Crystal Waston has a degree in Cross Media Production and Publishing. At vital.de she gives everyday tips and deals with topics related to women's health, sport, and nutrition.

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