Levisticum officinale - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a herbaceous plant with a spicy flavour. Its medium green leaves are pinnate and toothed. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Lovage.

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for growing in pots

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The medium green, toothed leaves are pinnate and have a convincing, spicy flavour.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow under glass from March to July.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: liver balsam yarrow, small meadow button.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from May to October - Sowing under glass: From March to July.

Care
This plant needs to be regularly fed with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Use
Tub, cottage garden, vegetable garden, consumption, bee pasture, cooking, sauce/dip, medicinal plant, soup/stew