Lovage (Levisticum officinale) - seeds
€2,10
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Lovage (Levisticum officinale) - seeds
€2,10
Pickup available at Bei der Kirche 3
Usually ready in 24 hours
Lovage, botanically known as Levisticum officinale and widely referred to as Maggi plant, is an impressive, perennial herb and medicinal plant from the Apiaceae family. With its extremely strong aroma reminiscent of celery, it is an absolute classic in traditional herb and cottage gardens. This robust perennial impresses not only with its enormous seasoning power but also with its striking, sprawling growth, which makes it a prominent structural plant in the garden bed.
Scope of delivery: 20 seeds each
Overview of sowing tips:
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Pre-cultivation: Indoors from March on a bright windowsill; direct sowing outdoors possible from April to August
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Sowing depth: Light germinator! The seeds should not be covered with soil, but only gently pressed into the sowing substrate
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Germination temperature: 15 to 20 degrees Celsius
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Germination time: Usually between 14 and 21 days
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Moisture: Keep the substrate evenly moist during the germination phase, but never wet
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Planting out: Plant in the final location from May onwards, ensuring a generous planting distance of at least 50 to 80 cm, as the plant requires plenty of space
Growth habit, location, and care:
Lovage grows as a persistent, completely hardy perennial and develops over the years into a vigorous plant that can easily reach heights of 1.5 to over 2 meters. The ideal location is sunny to partially shaded. The soil should be deep, nutrient-rich, and not too dry. A permeable substrate, preferably improved with high-quality compost, promotes the vital development of the thick, fleshy taproot. The plant is extremely easy to care for: In late autumn, the foliage dies back completely and can be cut down to the ground. In early spring, the rootstock will reliably sprout vigorously again.
Harvest and use:
The fresh, dark green leaves can be harvested continuously from spring until late autumn. The intense, spicy aroma is very heat-resistant and is excellent for adding to hearty soups, stews, sauces, and meat dishes during cooking. Since the seasoning power is extremely high, the herb should always be used sparingly. In addition to the leaves, the aromatic seeds can be harvested in late summer, and the dried root is traditionally used in herbalism.
Origin:
Lovage originally comes from the Near or Middle East. It arrived in Europe via alpine routes in the early Middle Ages, was intensively cultivated in European monastery gardens, and has since established itself as an integral part of Central European garden and culinary culture.