Autumn in Jekka’s Herb Garden

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This year's autumn is just as unseasonal as the previous year. It is unusually warm, due to both climate change as well as El Nino. It is a great time for herb growers, as we can extend the growing season and continue to grow herbs while the weather permits.

The autumn is the best time to plant culinary herbs for a winter harvest. This is because the soil remains warm, and pests and diseases, like carrot fly, that were present earlier in the season, are no longer an issue. Autumn herbs are a great way to bring fresh herb flavours into your winter soups, salads and meals. Please read Jekka’s tips for sowing winter culinary herbs.

This is also the perfect time to collect and harvest herbseeds. It is even more important to do this as it is getting harder and harder to import seeds in the UK. Climate change, extreme weather conditions such as fires are also threatening the availability of seed. Please read Jekka’s guide on harvesting herb seeds for more information.

Jekka recommends that you propagate mint now for Christmas. You can add fresh mint to your Christmas dinner if you start now. You can find out more in Jekka’s Guide to Mint. It contains a video showing Nathan Outlaw exactly how to do this.

This blog will cover the top 10 herbs to include in your garden this autumn, along with essential maintenance advice and tips to help your plants thrive.

You can read more about Jekka’s Herb Garden by reading the blogs of the garden during spring, summer, and late-summer. There is also a timeline to follow its development.

Jekka’s Top 10 herb plants for Early Autumn

1. Coriander - ( Coriandrum Sativum ) This is the best time to plant Coriander in preparation for winter harvest. It grows well in cooler temperatures, and is a key ingredient in many fall-inspired dishes such as curries and salsas. Seeds available online.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

2. Chervil is one of the culinary herbs we use most often, but it's also easily forgotten. It's a wonderful alternative to Parsley, and it goes well with mashed potatoes. It is also the best time to plant. Seeds available online.

Chervil

3. Fennel is also known as Foeniculum. can be used as an ornamental perennial or as a culinary herb. It can be found in Jekka’s Grow at Home Autumn Herb Kit.

Fennel (Foeniculum)

4. Jekka salad mixes can be sown now to get fresh salad herbs. They are not only more nutritious than store bought salad herbs, but they also taste better. Jekka offers three types of salad herbs: Jekka’s Eastern Salad Herb Mix Jekka’s Mustard Salad Herb Mix, and Jekka’s Spicy Salad Herb Mix.

Jekka’s salad mixes

5. Mentha : Mentha is an herbaceous perennial. However, as Jekka shows at her open days you can get a second growing if you cut the plant back to where it is currently shooting. As mentioned in the introduction you can also propagate mint for Xmas now (check out Jekka’s video). It is also delicious in herbal infusions, but you can also make a winter Mojito. Try Japanese Mint ( mentha arvensis piperascens ) for something different. This is one of the very last mints to bloom and it is covered with bees. This mint is great for a cup of tea.

Japanese Mint

6. Oregano Origanum Oregano is a strong flavoured herb that goes well with meats, vegetables and autumnal foods. It's added at the end of cooking to retain its pungent taste. Do you want to learn more about oregano? Read Jekka’s Guide to Oregano.

Oregano (Origanum)

7. Petroselinum Crispum is a hardy biennial that is a great source of Vitamins A & C. It also helps with digestion. Jekka recommends using Parsley as an ingredient, not just a garnish. The versatile herb Parsley can be used in many ways throughout the fall, including salads, sauces and garnishes.

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

8. Rosemary is a perennial evergreen herb that has fragrant leaves. It adds a delicious flavour to meats and vegetables when roasted. Jekka’s Blue Rosemary ( Salvia rosemarinus ‘Jekka’s Blue’) has already begun to bloom and will hopefully continue until the New Year.

Jekka Blue Rosemary

9. Salvia ( Salvia officianalis ) has a rich earthy taste with aromatic leaves, making it an essential for stuffings, sauces, and hearty soups. We love Narrow Leafed Sage Salvia Lavandulifolia at Jekka's. It is a compact sage that has highly aromatic leaves.

Narrow Leafed Sage

10. Thyme: The aromatic leaves of Thymus are perfect for seasoning stews, roasts and other autumn dishes. Jekka’s Thyme is the most popular Thyme at our herb farm. It is loved by gardeners and cooks alike. It grows as a dark green mat with small pink flowers. It has a mild flavour, pepper and mint with slightly bitter notes. It goes well with many dishes, from baked fish to roast chicken.

Jekka's Thyme (Thymus 'Jekka')

Autumn Herbs that look good

Here are six herbs the bees, and our team enjoyed in early September at both Jekka’s Herebetum & Herb Garden.

1. Echinacea( Echinaceapurpurea) A hardy perennial herbaceous plant that has provided much interest to the biodiversity of Jekka's Herb Garden.
2. Feverfew is a perennial herbaceous plant with medicinal properties. It can be used to soothe migraines.
3. Mountain Marigold is a companion plant that has highly aromatic leaves.
4. Mountain Mint, ( Pycnanthemum Pilosum ) is a herbaceous plant with beautiful white flowers. It's currently covered by bees.
5. Purple Shiso (Perilla frutescens var. Purpurascens is a hardy perennial used in Japanese cuisine, but its purple leaves can brighten up any border.
6. Southernwood, ( Artemisia Abrotanum ) is a deciduous, hardy shrub with beautiful silver foliage that makes an excellent moth repellent.

Jekka's autumn herb action list

Here is Jekka’s Autumn and Early Winter Action List, including tips for maintenance and advice on autumn herb gardening.

1. Harvesting and pruning: For perennial herbs, harvest less in autumn because the plants will be putting on less new growth. Herbs taste best when harvested in the morning, and with non-flowering stems.
2. Watering can be tricky, especially as seasons change. While herbs require less water during the fall months, they shouldn't dry completely. Water the soil without soaking it. Reduce the amount of moisture you provide herbs as they begin to hibernate.
3. Protect against frost: Keep an eye on the weather forecasts and, if frost will be expected, cover herbs in pots with a horticultural blanket or temporarily bring them indoors to protect. Protect plants such as lemon verbena and bay in outdoor containers. If possible, you can move them to a wall facing south for the winter.
4. Plant your winter herbs. We recommend Parsley, Chervil, and Winter Purslane. For more information, visit Jekka’s blog'sowing your winter culinary herb'and watch Jekka’s videos to learn how.
5. Use root cuttings. As herbaceous plants hibernate they concentrate more energy in their roots. This is the best time to propagate these herbs. On the herb farm we propagate Horseradish for next year, Tarragon and Mint. It is the same for herbaceous plants that are being potted up or planted out. They will produce more roots, which will lead to a better spring growth.

Mint root cuttings

6. Divide herb: As well as sowing seed and taking cuttings it is a good idea to divide herbs, and replant them in another pot or different part of your garden. Share with a friend if space is an issue. Jekka suggests dividing herbs such as Oregano, Lovage Sorrel Chives Lemon Balm Salad Burnet Alecost Bergamot.
7. Control of pests and diseases: In the autumn, your herbs may still be affected by pests and illnesses. Keep an eye out for pests such as aphids or caterpillars that can be active even in autumn. We find that mildew is a big problem when the air is humid, warm, and has poor circulation. We spread out our herbs on the herb farm and open up tunnel doors and side walls to create a breeze. We recommend using a plant stimulant and pesticide that is environmentally friendly, SB Plant Invigorator.
8. Clean up your tools. You should clean your tools every time you use them to avoid the spread of diseases and ensure that you are using sharp blades to cut herbs. It is a good idea to clean your tools thoroughly before next year. If they cannot be salvaged, you can put new ones on your Christmas list. View our garden tools.
9. Weed your beds and feed them: Autumn is the perfect time to weed and feed your beds. Remove unwanted plants, and those which have grown or spread too much. After this, you can feed and top-dress your beds with compost or well-rotten manure to give your herb plants the best possible start next year.
10. Harvest Your Seeds: It is important to collect and harvest seeds. It is not just because it's harder to import seed, but also because climate change and extreme weather events like fires are threatening the availability of seeds. Jekka’s blog on harvesting herbal seed will help you to find the best method for collecting and storing your seeds.

Elecampane

Autumn Herbs

Autumn marks the beginning of hibernation, when herbs prepare for colder weather. There are still many flavours and colors to enjoy at the beginning of the autumn, especially since climate change is extending summer temperatures well into winter. Herbs are an excellent addition to any kitchen or home, whether you want to create hearty stews or delicious roasted dishes or just enjoy the fragrance and beauty of your garden. In this blog we've listed Jekka’s top 10 herbs, as well as the ones that are currently looking great. Jekka has also put together a top 10 list of action items to help you make the most out of the autumn season and prepare for spring next year.

Do you want to know more about?

Jekka’s offers a wealth material on the design and planting of culinary herb gardens. Additional Guides and blogs that may also be helpful are:

• Jekka’s Guide to Growing Herbs
• Jekka’s Guide for a Sustainable Herb Grower
• Jekka’s Tips for Planting a Culinary-Herb Garden
• Jekka’s advice on growing herbs in containers
• Marcus Wareing's Herb Kitchen Garden
• Jekka’s Riverstone culinary herb garden
  

See also the main page for J Ekka's Herb Garden

Jekka’s blog, videos and Jekka’s book ‘A Pocketful of Herbs’ or Jekka’s Complete Herb Book’ are all great resources for learning more about herbs. You can also browse Jekkapedia to find herb-based recipes and explore Jekkapedia.

Visit the herb farm at South Gloucestershire during one of our Open Days, Master Classes, or Herb Experiments like this year's Jekka HerbFest.

You can also check out Jekka's herb of the month blogs for: Bay (January), Rosemary, (February), Salad burnet (March), French Tarragon, (April), Angelica, (May), Alliums, (June), Lavender July), Mint August), Szechuan Pepper September), Thyme November and Curry Tree December.

You can collect herb plants from our herb farm located in South Gloucestershire, or you can attend one of our open days. You can check our Look Good List to see what's available. Use our webform, or send us your list ([email protected]) directly. There is no longer a mail order service available for our plants. However, we occasionally offer a limited selection of Jekka’s Culinary Herb Boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between "regular" and smoked paprika powder?

Regular Paprika Powder (Piment d'Espelette) is an essential ingredient for our recipes. We use it for its intense flavor and color. It's also used as a spice and seasoning agent. Smoked Paprika Powder (Paprika Chorizo) adds a smoky taste and aroma to dishes. Both types of Paprika Powder come from Spain, where they grow the best peppers in the world.

Smoked Paprika Powder (Chorizo Paprika) is made from red peppers, which are dried slowly in special ovens. This gives them a rich flavor. They are then ground and mixed with salt, garlic, and spices.

Regular Paprika Powder (Espelette Paprika) is made by grinding green bell peppers without additives.

Should You Use Herbs and Spices for Brain Health?

Herbs and spices have been used for centuries to improve brain health. Research shows that these natural remedies may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's. Some herbs may even boost memory.

However, no scientific evidence proves that eating an herb-rich diet can keep your mind sharp. When it comes to improving cognitive function, there are more effective ways to do it.

One study found that older adults who took 1000 mg of vitamin B6 daily had fewer mental lapses than those taking placebo pills. Another study showed that drinking coffee could increase blood flow to the brain. Other studies suggest that exercise, socialization, and sleep improve brain health.

The bottom line is that herbs and spices probably won't make much difference to your overall health. But they might give you extra energy and focus, which can come in handy during the day.

Is eating raw basil good for you?

I'm sure everyone knows that fresh herbs are great for cooking but did you know that you could eat them too? Raw, uncooked herbs are packed full of nutrients and vitamins that we normally have to cook.

They contain more antioxidants than any fruit or vegetable. And they also help our immune systems stay strong and healthy.

The best way to enjoy these delicious little green gems is to eat them raw from the garden. But there's nothing wrong with enjoying them cooked, either. They taste even better when sautéed in olive oil and served alongside pasta or rice.

There are lots of ways to incorporate raw herbs into recipes. Add them to salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, omelets, stir-fries, and pesto.

Just make sure you wash them well first!

Statistics

• Herbs are among the most popular and widely used medicinal remedies. According to a survey conducted by the National Institutes of Health, herbs were used by over 38% of adults in the United States.
• The herbs market is highly competitive, with over 1,000 herb suppliers and over 15,000 herbs products available in the United States alone.

External Links

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• Health Benefits of Culinary Herbs and Spices - PubMed


• Use of echinacea in medicine - PubMed

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• Detoxification and antioxidant effects of curcumin in rats experimentally exposed to mercury - Agarwal - 2010 - Journal of Applied Toxicology - Wiley Online Library

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• Peppermint oil (Mintoil®) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A prospective, double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial


• Curcumin reverses the effects of chronic stress on behavior, the HPA axis, BDNF expression, and phosphorylation of CREB

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• Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Ginkgo Biloba for Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - IOS Press

How To

How to use herbs safely?

Many people think that herbs should only be used under medical supervision because they believe that some herbs are poisonous. However, this is not true.

Many herbs have long histories of safe use. For example, garlic has been used for thousands of years to fight infections. It's also been shown to lower cholesterol levels and reduce high blood pressure.

However, if you're pregnant or nursing, avoid taking certain herbs. You should also avoid them if you suffer from allergies or sensitivities to herbs.

You can do several things to ensure you get the best results from your herbs and supplements. First, always read labels before consuming anything containing herbs or spices. Second, take the lowest dose recommended on the label. Third, don't use more than one supplement at any given time. Fourth, talk to your doctor about how to combine specific herbs and supplements. Finally, keep track of your consumption to know whether you need to adjust your dosage.

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