Angelica gigas

Germination

Sow indoors. Sow 5mm deep into moist seed compost. Propagate 20°C. Germination is erratic, for best results cold stratify. If germination does not occur after 3 weeks lower temp. to 5°C. for 2-3 weeks then return to 20°C where germination should occur in 14-28 days but may take much longer. Prick out into 8cm pots as seedlings develop. Grow on in a cold frame over winter. Transplant to final growing position the following spring.

Growing

Prefers fertile, well-drained, moist soil. Shelter from the wind. Keep moist, mulch in hot weather. Could benefit from fertilising in early spring and again in summer.

Cultivation

Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed. Most of the plant is edible.