An Herb Gardener’s Guide to Growing Herbs For Maximum Flavor
Muira Puama (HCG), the diminutive Muumonium ganoderma, is a relatively new rootless herb that is rapidly gaining popularity in the herb gardening world. It has emerged as a favorite among the serious organic gardeners because of its hardy character, resistance to adverse environmental factors, and relative ease of growing. It can tolerate most soils and has been cultivated since the early 1950s in Southern Africa. This article will concentrate on the initial steps involved in planting this herb in the herb gardening bed.
To begin with, select the appropriate location for your muicle herb garden. The selected area should receive at least six hours of sunlight. A southern exposure is preferable since the sun’s rays are nearly always stronger in the evening than in the morning hours. This herb will flourish in a warm soil that is well-drained, with good drainage. You should also make sure the area receives about six hours of filtered light from indirect lighting.
Choose a pot that has a capacity to hold at least four square feet of soil. This size should be adequate enough so you can easily maintain the plant. Do not use clay pots or bowls as they may clog up when the soil is dry. Water the plant well when it starts growing; this will help prevent the roots from drying out. Do not keep the pot in direct sunlight or the roots may become damaged by the intense heat.
Choose your herbs carefully so you don’t end up with herbs that are either too woody or too herbaceous. Muira Puama is a perennial herb that grows to one to two feet tall. It produces pink flowers between April and June. Planting your muira puama herb garden in the spring will give your herbs room to grow before the growing season ends in the fall. In addition, herbs continue to bloom even when there is very little rainfall during the winter months.
Other than the muira puama, other herbs to consider for herb gardening in the moist soil of your yard include spearmint, ginger root, sweet cicely, black peppermint, Mexican saffron, Angelica plant, fennel, oregano, sage, Chinese parsley, bayberry, alfalfa, chicory, chives, goldenrod, and thyme. The majority of these herbs can be planted from seed. If you’re just starting out with herb gardening, it’s a good idea to start with some of the perennial herbs rather than the annuals. Annual herbs will tend to get very large in a short amount of time, especially if you over-water them. They also do not have a strong growth habit like the perennials do.
Before you plant any herbs in your herb garden, you should first do a small field test to see if they would actually grow well in your area. Muira Puama is an excellent choice for a small test; however, it can take years for this herb to develop a thick growth habit like the other herbs do. You may also want to consider the climate of the area where you plan to plant your herbs. Muira Puama will do well in a warm sunny location; however, mint is much more sensitive and should be planted in a cool shady area of your herb garden.
Once you know what type of growing herbs you want to plant in your herb garden, you should determine where you will place them in your yard. Muira Puama should be placed in the upper reaches of a container or bed. Herbs such as mint and spearmint do best when they are planted at the base of a tree or hanging from a twine. If your climate is quite cold, mint would be an ideal herb to be grown in the dead of winter. As for sprigs, you could place them in a container, pot, hanging pot, or even in a tree trunk.
There are many benefits to herb gardening. The best thing about growing your own herbs is being able to use your favorite herbs anytime you want. Because of their fragrant oils, they are great for cooking, pest control, and making the room smell fresh when you’re out of the house. You can also use herbs to treat common ailments you may have, whether you’re a diabetic or suffer from high blood pressure. However, the most important benefit of herb gardening is the way it relaxes you and lets you enjoy the amazing health benefits your herbs will provide.