{"id":3004,"date":"2021-05-11T01:55:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T01:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=3004"},"modified":"2021-07-30T04:39:09","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T04:39:09","slug":"best-mulch-for-herbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/best-mulch-for-herbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best mulch for herbs | Basil, Parsley Rosemary + More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best mulch for Mediterranean herbs is bark or mixed tree mulch because it is long lasting<\/strong> and improves the soil. The best mulch for soft herbs like basil, coriander and parsley<\/strong> is straw, hay or sugar cane mulch<\/strong>. These mulches break down quickly and hold moisture in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best mulch for herbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Herb type<\/strong><\/td>Best Mulch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thyme<\/td>Bark mulch or landscaping rock<\/td><\/tr>
Rosemary<\/td>Bark mulch or landscaping rock <\/td><\/tr>
Sage<\/td>Bark mulch or landscaping rock <\/td><\/tr>
Marjoram<\/td>Bark mulch or landscaping rock <\/td><\/tr>
Oregano<\/td>Bark mulch or landscaping rock <\/td><\/tr>
Basil<\/td>Sugar cane mulch or straw<\/td><\/tr>
Parsley<\/td>Sugar cane mulch or straw <\/td><\/tr>
Coriander<\/td>Sugar cane mulch or straw <\/td><\/tr>
Mint<\/td>Sugar cane mulch or straw <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The best natural mulch for herbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Natural materials are the best option to put around your herbs. If you have planted herbs<\/a> in your vegetable garden, then use a soft mulch like straw, hay or sugar cane mulch<\/strong>. You can also use well aged compost around your herbs to add extra nitrogen for good leaf growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These mulches will break down over a season so are perfect for herbs grown annually. Parsley, coriander and basil work best when replanted each year<\/strong>. If you are growing herbs from seeds, then leave the soil without mulch until the plants grow<\/a> 2-3 inches high. You can then move the mulch around the plant when it is larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mulching Mediterranean herbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mediterranean herbs benefit from a longer lasting woody mulch like bark mulch or mixed tree mulch. A mixed tree mulch will contain small and large pieces from mulched tree branches. Green leaves and brown stems mix well to break down over time and add extra nutrients to the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use bark mulch around Mediterranean herbs like Thyme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before laying bark mulch add a thin layer of aged cow manure or pelleted chicken<\/a> manure.<\/strong> This adds a small amount of nitrogen back into the soil which will offset the small amount absorbed by the break down of the bark materials. When bacteria start to break down the bark mulch, nitrogen is taken up but later released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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