Lovage, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Levisticum officinale belongs to the Umbel family and is originally from Southern Europe and it has been used as a seasoning herb and also as a love potion for several thousand years. It is a perennial, vigorous and hardy plant, 1.5-2 m tall. Keep 40-60 cm between the plants! Lovage has an aromatic fragrance and taste. It germinates unevenly and should be pre-cultivated. Leaves, stalks, seeds and roots are used fresh, and dried they are excellent seasoning herbs and medicine. Lovage can replace stock in many dishes. Old plants loose some of their taste.
300 seeds/g. A portion contains about 200 seeds.
| Product number: | K430 |
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| Scientific name: | Levisticum officinale |
| Botanic family: | The Parsley Family - Apiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: March–May |
| Sowing depth: | 1–2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10–20 days |
| Plant spacing: | 40–60 cm |
| Row spacing: | 50–70 cm |
| Height: | 150–200 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun–Half shade |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–August |
| Seeds/g: | 300 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Lovage germinates unevenly and should be pre-cultivated in April. Sow 1-2 cm deep and make sure the seeds stay moist. Wait until after the last frost to set out.Spacing
Keep 40-60 cm between the plants!Harvest
Leaves, stalks, seeds and roots are used fresh, and dried they are excellent seasoning herbs and medicine. Lovage can replace stock in many dishes. Old plants loose some of their taste.Seed
300 seeds/g.A portion contains about 200 seeds.
