DESCRIPTION
Lovage Herb Garden Seeds
Lovage Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Levisticum officinale) Lovage grows as a leafy herb reaching up to 7" tall with hardy green stalks and shiny green leaves. As a perennial, Lovage blooms from late spring to early fall. Once your plants reach full maturity, Lovage develops verdant stalks and leaves with herbaceous growth"producing flavor similar to celery. Lovage continues growing throughout the warm season with an edible root, before it develops umbles of small yellow flowers and goes to set its celery seed.
The Culinary Uses of Growing Lovage Garden Herb
As a member of the parsley family with bright yellow flowers and verdant leaves similar to celery, Lovage is used medicinally, but can also be used in cooking as a bright addition to a variety of fresh dishes such as a fresh fruit salad or warm soup! As the verdant stems of Lovage are also edible and the roots can be cooked like a veggie, sauteed Lovage leaves similar to collard greens for a savory dish. You can also harvest the dried heirloom seeds of Lovage"which are also called "celery seed" and are often added to vinegar or potato recipes.
The Health Benefits & Beverage Uses of Lovage Garden Herb & Seed
As a leafy perennial herb, Lovage provides many health benefits. Verdant plants like Lovage are full of essential minerals and are rich in vitamin C. Lovage Herbs also boost your metabolism and can aid digestion. Blend the shiny green leaves of Lovage that are similar to celery into a healthy juice that cleanses the blood system and strengthens the heart! Try pairing Lovage as a blended green juice with cucumber, lime or adding it to other refreshing beverages.
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Levisiticum officinale |
Color: |
Shiny green leaves, stalks, umbles of small yellow flowers |
Flavor: |
Verdant, celery-like, savory similar to greens when cooked |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
85-95 Perennial |
Hardiness Zones: |
3-9 |
Growth Habit: |
Upright/tall/herbaceous |
Soil Preference: |
Loamy, rich, moist and well-drained |
Temp Preference: |
Warm |
Light Preference: |
Full sun to light shade |
Other
Seed Planting Depth: |
1/2 Inches |
Seed Plant Spacing: |
18-24 Inches |
Pests/Diseases: |
Tarnished plant bug, leaf miner, celery worm |