Lovage Seeds

Lovage herb seeds. Non-GMO. Annual. Tasting of parsley and celery, with a high salt content, the leaves and young stems can be used in soups and salads. The seeds make a soothing tea. Lovage is high in Quercetin a plant flavonoid that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Give plenty of space and rich, deep soil.

Growing Lovage Herb Seeds

Lovage is a perennial herb that can get quite large if it finds its happy spot in the herb garden. Typically around 3 feet tall, it can reach 6 feet when in flower. With a strong celery flavor, it is a great herb for soups and stuffings.

Days to Maturity: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Plant Spacing: 24”
Growth Habit: Upright
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, and well-drained
Temp Preference: Warm
Light Preference: Full sun with partial shade in very hot areas
Color: Green leaves with yellow to white flowers
Flavor: Strong Celery

Sowing and Growing
Start Lovage seed inside 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your region. Germination takes about 2 weeks. This herb likes moisture and sun, but in the hottest areas, afternoon shade is appreciated. Mulching will help cool the soil and keep it moist. Give 2 feet between plants and cut off the flower stems if seed is not being collected and if reseeding is not desired. This practice promotes fresh leaf growth. Once plants have died in the fall, cut to the ground.

Harvesting
You can harvest lovage foliage when it has reached about a foot tall. Plants started from seed inside will reach harvest stage earlier than plants started outside, usually in the first year. Collect seed heads when mature and if desired, the roots can be dug in the spring or fall. All parts of the plant should be used sparingly so as not to overwhelm other flavors.