Lovage

Lovage

Latin name: Levisticum officinale

Lovage is a perennial herb with a strong, celery-like flavor and aroma. It is used as a spice in soups, stews and broths and is known as the "bouillon plant" due to its strong flavor. Lovage is a robust and easy-to-grow plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall and attracts pollinators with its yellow flowers.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: March–May (pre-cultivation) or April–July (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: June–September
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Plant distance: 50 cm
• Row spacing: 60 cm
• Height: 100–200 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid waterlogged soil

Cultivation tips:

• May take time to germinate, please soak the seeds before sowing.
• Thrives best in well-drained but moist soil.
• Can be harvested over several years because it is perennial.

Use: Perfect for flavoring soups, stews, broths and as a spice in various dishes.

Lovage is an easy-to-grow and aromatic herb that adds a deep and full flavor to cooking - a must in the herb garden!