Quantity
About 60 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Apiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Perennial
Organic 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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
14 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Deep, fresh and fertile
Watering
Moderate
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
HarvestJune to September
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsTomatoes, carrots, onions, potatoes
Avoid planting withCucumber, lettuce
Soups, broths, salads, herbal tea, seasoning
