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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Levisticum |
| Species: | Levisticum officinale |
| Synonyms | |
| Garden lovage Smallage |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Mature height: | 90-150cm (3-5ft) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.1 - 7.8 |
| Sow depth: | 1cm (½in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 30-60cm (1-2ft) |
| References: | [1][2][3] |
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Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a plant, the leaves and seeds or fruit of which are used to flavor food, especially in South European cuisine. It is a tall (3 to 9 ft) perennial that vaguely resembles its cousin celery in appearance and in flavor.
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Growing[]
Location[]
Choose a well-drained spot in a sunny position or in partial shade.[3]
Sowing[]
Sow seeds in autumn or spring in a drill 1cm (½in) deep, either in a seedbed or in the plant's final position.[3]
Thinning[]
When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them to 30cm (12in) apart; or transplant them to their final positions at the same spacing.[3] Bought plants should be planted in the same way.
Aftercare[]
During summer, remove any flowering stems to promote the growth of young leaves and to stop the plant from setting seed.[3]
At the end of the season cut down the stems to a few inches above ground level.[2]
Harvesting[]
Leaves can be picked as required from early summer into autumn.[3]
Troubles[]
- Full troubles list: Apiaceae troubles
Lovage is a very pest-free herb to grow and is seldom bothered by any insect, fungus or disease problems.[3]
References[]
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