Lovage Herb pack of 15-20 seeds Imported

Lovage Herb (Levisticum officinale Koch) belongs to the plant family Apiaceae.1 Lovage originally comes from Iran and Afghanistan but is also grown in temperate regions worldwide.2

One of the major health claims about lovage is reducing inflammation, especially the urinary tract. Lovage may have diuretic and antimicrobial properties. Some people claim lovage can help regulate the menstrual cycle.3

This article will go over what lovage is and the purported health benefits of the herb. You will also learn about the potential side effects and risks of using lovage.

Sow

Start plants from seed in spring. Sow a few into a small pot filled with seed compost and cover with a thin layer of perlite – don’t sow too many seeds, due to its size one plant is generally enough in the garden.

Place in a heated propagator to germinate.

When seedlings are large enough, prick out into individual pots.

Plant out well rooted plants into the garden in late spring or early summer.

Alternatively, save time and buy ready grown plants in spring.

Grow

Plant in rich, deep, moist soil in sun or partial shade.

Lovage is a prolific self seeder. Retain some seedlings if you like, but weed out others to prevent the plants from smothering other plants in the border.

Trim plants in summer to encourage a flush of new shoots.

Plants start to die back in autumn. At this time, cut stems back to just above ground level.

Large clumps can be divided in spring.