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Lovage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common Name<\/strong>: Lovage<\/p>\n

Botanical Name<\/strong>: Umbelliferae<\/em><\/p>\n

Family<\/strong>: Umbelliferae<\/em><\/p>\n

Type and Use<\/strong>: Perennial with seeds that can be used in breads and cookies. Good salt substitute. Use like celery.<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: Partial sun, but morning sun is best<\/p>\n

Planting Dates<\/strong>: Plant any time, but spring is best<\/p>\n

Planting Methods<\/strong>: Seeds, divisions<\/p>\n

Harvest Time<\/strong>: Harvest leaves any time. Will freeze well, and can be dried. Pick leaves just before bloom. Dig roots in the fall.<\/p>\n

Height<\/strong>: 3-5 feet<\/p>\n

Spread<\/strong>: 2 feet<\/p>\n

Spacing<\/strong>: 12-18 inches<\/p>\n

Growth Habits<\/strong>: Umbels of small yellow-green flowers followed by many aromatic seeds. Large dark-green leaves, celery-scented leaves and yellow stems.<\/p>\n

Culture<\/strong>: Easy to grow in any well drained soil. Use like celery. Use seeds in breads. Stems, seeds and large, parsley-like leaves have a pungent celery flavor. Plant is totally winter-hardy. With glossy, deep-green leaves that are cut and divided, and somewhat flat clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. It likes a rich soil with plenty of humus.<\/p>\n

Troubles and Solutions<\/strong>: Cutworms, caterpillars, hot weather, and afternoon sun will burn plants.<\/p>\n

Harvest and Storage<\/strong>: Good to nibble on fresh out of the garden. Chew on the seed when they turn brown.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>: Cook with cabbage and use the leaves fresh but cook the stalks.
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