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Lovage
Lovage
Levisticum officinale
With leaf and stem flavours that are like intense celery with touch of anise and a hint of sweetness, dried Lovage seeds are slightly sweeter and make an excellent substitute for celery seeds. Perennial that attracts Beneficial insects when flowering.
SEED COUNT: 50 approx.
Germination: Lot#29105 90% JAN2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Perennial |
Full Sun | 45cm apart in rows 75cm apart |
200cm | 6mm | 10-14 days @ 20-25 degrees |
90 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Start 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds thickly about 6mm deep in flats. Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have 4 true leaves. Transplant outdoors in spring or early summer 45cm apart in rows 75cm apart.
DIRECT SEED - Lovage may be directed seeded in the spring or in early fall for germination in the spring. Sow 1-2 seeds every 25mm in rows 75cm apart. When 7-10cm tall, thin to stand 15cm apart. NOTE - Lovage dies back in the winter, but comes back quickly in early spring. In the spring, it can be further thinned to stand 45cm apart.
