In order to be able to harvest the spicy leaves from the laurel, it must be cared for. Here you can find out what needs to be considered when watering and fertilizing.
Water the laurel correctly
When casting the true laurel (Laurus nobilis), it is important to find mediocrity. The shrub, originally native to the Middle East, likes it neither too wet nor too dry. But its water requirements are very high, especially in summer. With a wind-protected location, this can at least be reduced a little. However, repeated watering may be necessary during long, hot periods. However, there are alternatives when it comes to watering: either you water a little every day - the permanent wetness doesn't please the sensitive, fine roots - or you water up to twice a week, but very vigorously. In addition, you should only water with rainwater. Because the roots are sensitive to s alt and rainwater usually has a lower s alt content than groundwater or spring water.
Fertilize laurel correctly
As demanding as the laurel appears when it comes to watering, it is just as undemanding when it comes to fertilizing. It is simply not necessary to fertilize it. Even if it cannot be grown outdoors due to the cold winter temperatures, which prevail almost everywhere in Germany, you do not have to worry about fertilizing the laurel. Just do the shrub a favor and pot it about every two years in a larger container with fresh, fertilized substrate such as our Plantura organic universal soil. The fresh soil is sufficient for the next time to supply the plant with nutrients. Incidentally, yellow leaves are usually not a sign of a lack of nutrients, but rather due to irregular and too dry watering.
The right care lays the foundation for a rich and aromatic harvest. Learn how to harvest, store, and use bay laurel in our special article.