Lovage grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Levisticum also known as Levisticum officinale, Lovage perennial evergreen plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Leaves lobate with round edge, the leaves flat and grow on stems
Flower color yellow in inflorescence umbel shape, the seeds is also edible and used as spice
Taproot edible white with yellowish peel
Mulch, at least cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
1-2 m, 40-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
Flower color yellow in inflorescence umbel shape
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Leaves harvesting season
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
Cut in the base of the leaf next to root
Information about leaves:
Leaves lobate with round edge, the leaves flat and grow on stems
Uses of Lovage leaves:
Salad, eaten raw, cooked, spice, herb
Information about Lovage root:
Taproot edible white with yellowish peel
When to pull up Lovage root:
Autumn
Uses of Lovage root:
Cooked
Scientific name:
Levisticum officinale
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Edible plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts:
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: Yellow flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves, Edible Roots