{"title":"Lovage Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovage seeds are an excellent choice for growing a distinctive perennial herb with a bold celery-like flavour in Canadian gardens. Lovage is a vigorous culinary herb valued for its aromatic leaves, tender stems, and seeds, offering plenty of versatility in the kitchen. Fresh lovage leaves can add depth to soups, stocks, sauces, stews, marinades, and other savoury dishes, making this traditional herb a useful addition to vegetable gardens and dedicated herb gardens. A full-grown lovage plant develops into a substantial garden perennial, providing an attractive option for gardeners looking to diversify their selection of edible herbs. Its strong flavour means a small amount can bring plenty of character to homemade recipes. Whether you’re adding an uncommon perennial to an established herb garden or discovering lovage for the first time, starting with seed provides an accessible way to include this flavourful plant in your garden. Browse our lovage seeds for sale in Canada and order online for your next planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liveche","title":"Lovage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Celery Scented Herb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cem\u003eLovage seeds (Levisticum officinale),\u003c\/em\u003e offered by the seed company OSC.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With its distinct celery and carrot scent, this hardy plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide. The leaves and stems add a unique touch to salads, soups and hot dishes, while the crushed seeds enrich sauces and dressings. As a bonus, lovage attracts beneficial insects to your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-90 cm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 90 cm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 175 seeds\/pkt.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes, carrots, cabbage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e None notable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sow directly outdoors from mid to late May, or mid-August to early September, in a sunny site with average soil. You can also start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, in biodegradable pots, as lovage does not transplant well. Plant 1\/4 inch (6 mm) deep with 3 inches (7.5 cm) spacing, then thin to 24-36 inches (60-90 cm). Seeds germinate in 10-20 days at 70°F (21°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Versatile and easy to grow, lovage is a great culinary and eco-friendly addition. Its rustic charm and usefulness make it a must-have for any gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109496156320,"sku":"OSC00025","price":2.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Lovage.jpg?v=1736276366"},{"product_id":"liveche-des-montagnes-bio","title":"Organic mountain lovage","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Lovage is a large aromatic perennial that adds a generous, elegant, and intensely fragrant presence to the garden. With its broad foliage, reminiscent of celery, and its tall, upright stems, Levisticum officinale beautifully structures food-producing beds, herb gardens, and perennial herb corners. Very hardy and long-lasting, it returns faithfully year after year, gaining in size and character with each season. Its powerful, warm, and vegetal fragrance accompanies the gardener as soon as its foliage is brushed, immediately evoking homemade soups, rich broths, and abundant summer harvests. In bloom, its discreet but melliferous umbels attract a host of pollinating and beneficial insects, reinforcing its ecological value in diversified gardens. Easy to grow in deep, cool, and fertile soil, it enjoys full sun while tolerating light partial shade, especially in warmer regions. Its leaves, young shoots, stems, and seeds offer remarkable culinary versatility, while its traditional uses in herbal tea add to its appeal. Robust, fragrant, and majestic, lovage is an excellent choice for those who wish to combine beauty, abundance, and utility in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les jardins de l'écoumène","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109532594336,"sku":"ECOU-SEMENCES","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Liveche.jpg?v=1770993579"},{"product_id":"w-h-perron-liveche","title":"Lovage","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Lovage ( \u003cem\u003eLevisticum officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by the seed company WH Perron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLovage is a perennial plant with foliage resembling celery. Its leaves, seeds, and roots add an intense and aromatic flavor to dishes, especially soups, meats, and sweets. It is also used to flavor wine and has medicinal properties. Easy to grow, this vigorous and robust plant is an essential asset for gardeners who enjoy cooking and medicinal plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFormulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLevisticum officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Cultivation method:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow lovage seeds directly outdoors or start them indoors in spring. Plant the seeds 1 cm deep in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Place the plant in full sun for optimal growth. Transplant the seedlings, spacing them 50 to 60 cm apart, taking into account their considerable spread. Lovage will reach a height of 100 cm and produce lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Add a touch of unique flavor to your cooking with lovage, a versatile and durable plant that will beautify your garden and enrich your recipes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.H. Perron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52143253913760,"sku":"67-5310-01N","price":5.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Liveche_845a3069-4a11-4faf-b658-6095c37cb245.jpg?v=1737645936"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/lovage-seeds.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}