Seed no. 1386A
Lovage
£2.25
In stock · approx. 170 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Germination
Direct sow. Sow 13mm deep in drills 30cm apart, seed 5cm spacing, into a well prepared seedbed. Cover with soil and water gently. Once germinated thin to 45cm. About 4 weeks from sowing move to final growing position with 60cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers a moist, deep loam soil in full sun. Feed and water regularly.
Cultivation
Harvest leaves and stalks in spring or 8 weeks from sowing. Do not deadhead the flowers if you wish to harvest the seed. For leaf production cut back hard in June to encourage new growth.
| Genus | Lovage |
|---|---|
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1386A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.8m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May |
| Seeds per packet | 170 |
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