The aromatic basil is one of the kitchen's royal herbs. His dark green, curved leaves have a spicy and distinctive aroma and smell of jasmine, licorice and lemon. The dishes from the Italian province of Liguria are particularly shaped by its fragrance and the most famous creation of this kitchen is the pesto alla genovese

250 seeds: / Ocimum basilicum

Thai basil is an essential part of the increasingly popular Far Eastern cuisine of Thailand and Vietnam. The slightly sweet taste of the fragrant leaves on dark, purple stems is reminiscent of anise and lacquer. Its shoots can be harvested fresh all summer long. The Thai basil is also visually pleasing, because... (more information in the article).

40 seeds: / Borago officinalis

The strong borage with its star-shaped blue flowers is an important part of classic cottage gardens. The perennial loves sunny locations and can develop into stately plants up to one meter tall. The decorative, bright blue flower stars are also an attraction for bees. This is where its colloquial name “Bee Pasture” comes from. If... (more information in the article).

2000 seeds: / Urtica dioica

For most people, the nettle is a annoying weed, but above all it is a tasty plant. From May to November, the leafy plant blooms with rather inconspicuous greenish-white flowers that are arranged in hanging spikes and are pollinated by the wind. It grows as an annual herbaceous plant and reaches heights of 10 to 60 centimeters... (more information in the article).

700 seeds: / Anethum graveolens

The annual, herbaceous plant grows in summer to a height of 75 cm. Dill was already used as a medicinal and spice plant in Ancient Egypt and was also known and popular in ancient Greece and Rome. From June to August, the umbelliferous plant presents yellow umbel flowers - an enrichment for the self-picked bouquet of your own garden flowers. At Haltu… (more information in the article).

600 seeds: / Petroselinum crispum

parsley is a biennial cultivated plant. If the site conditions are very good, perennial growth is also possible. However, it can no longer be used as a spice plant because after flowering in the second year there are only a few leaves with too high a proportion of poisonous apiol. Parsley is an ingredient in the famous Frankfurt Green Sauce... (more information in the article).

800 seeds: / Carum carvi

Caraway is probably the oldest spice used worldwide. The seeds of the plant, which grows approximately one meter high, have always been used to season hearty dishes and to improve digestion. Caraway exudes a very intense scent and has strong flavors that are due to the high proportion of essential oils. In the second… (more information in the article).

800 seeds: / Anthriscus cerefolium

Chervil exudes a smell reminiscent of anise and is considered an important plant for bees and bumblebees. It reaches a height of 20 centimeters in a pot and up to 70 centimeters outdoors. By the way, you should avoid collecting chervil in the wild, as there is a high risk of confusion with the poisonous hemlock.… (more information in the article).

150 seeds: / Coriandrum sativum

Its leaves are similar to parsley. This is why coriander is also called Chinese parsley. But it tastes completely different – ​​intensely spicy and strongly aromatic. In late summer the flowers produce yellowish-brown, spherical split fruits. In contrast to parsley, of which only the leaves are usually used for seasoning, the stems and stems of coriander are also used... (more information in the article).

800 seeds: / Petroselinum crispum

parsley is a biennial cultivated plant. If the site conditions are very good, perennial growth is also possible. However, it can no longer be used as a spice plant because after flowering in the second year there are only a few leaves with too high a proportion of poisonous apiol. Parsley is an ingredient in the famous Frankfurt Green Sauce... (more information in the article).

100 seeds: / Levisticum officinale

Lovage is a hardy, perennial, herbaceous plant that can reach heights of 1 to 2.5 m. The whole plant smells aromatic. The taste is reminiscent of celery... (more information in the article).

400 seeds: / Taraxacum officinale

Every child knows the plant, which grows up to 30 centimeters high, and its characteristic, dandelion-like leaves. Dandelions are common; However, due to the environmental impact, it should not simply be collected anywhere. It is therefore advisable to grow this plant yourself. To keep it as a container plant, choose a pot that is as deep as possible, as... (more information in the article).

700 seeds: / Origanum majorana

Marjoram can reach a height of between 50 and 90 centimeters. The plant produces small leaves that smell aromatic due to the aromatic oils they contain. The small, mostly white to delicate red flowers appear between July and September. They sit at the top of the plant and are each arranged in spikes. Marjoram is mixed with oregano… (more information in the article).

1500 seeds: / Origanum heracleoticum

The spicy and slightly bitter oregano is a perennial herb and has pointed, slightly egg-shaped leaves. The seed heads form from the pleasantly fragrant, pink to purple labiate flowers after they have faded. Oregano plays a major role, especially in Mediterranean cuisine and is, for example, together with thyme in the Herbes des Provence seasoning mixture... (more information in the article).

40 seeds: / Rosmarinus officinalis

You can recognize the evergreen, bushy-branched rosemary by its intense aromatic scent and by its deep green, narrow and elongated leaves, which are slightly rolled towards the bottom to protect it from drying out. The numerous blue-violet flowers with their stamens protruding far from the flower can appear from February to June. The St… (more information in the article).

400 seeds: / Ocimum basilicum

The aromatic basil is one of the royal herbs of the kitchen. Its arched leaves have a spicy and distinctive aroma and smell of jasmine, licorice and lemon. The dishes from the Italian province of Liguria in particular are characterized by its scent and the most famous creation of this cuisine is the Pesto alla Genovese. Traditionally it is served with green ba... (more information in the article).

60 seeds: / Salvia officinalis

The real sage (Salvia officinalis) is one of the oldest known medicinal plants. In Germany it was mainly cultivated in monastery gardens. The plant is a perennial subshrub that has egg-shaped to narrow, pointed leaves that are downy and hairy. It can reach a height of 40 to 60 centimeters. … (more information in the article).

400 seeds: / Rumex acetosa

With its pleasantly sour taste, the perennial sorrel is an interesting wild herb that goes well in many herb-based dishes. It normally reaches a height of between 25 and 50 centimeters and produces small reddish flowers between mid-May and early September. The sorrel is an essential part of the famous Frankfurt... (more information in the article).

100 seeds: / Allium tuberosum

The external appearance of the chive garlic is reminiscent of chives, but its approximately 30 centimeter long leaves are significantly wider at 1.5 to 8 mm. In terms of taste and aroma, chopped garlic is similar to garlic, but it is significantly milder and does not produce a garlic smell.… (more information in the article).

250 seeds: / Allium schoenoprasum

Chives are one of the most popular culinary herbs and in France even one of the so-called Fines Herbes. It is an allium plant with long, thin, tubular leaves. The hollow and smooth stalks are around 25 centimeters long... (more information in the article).