How to Grow Lovage
Purchase or obtain lovage seeds., Choose a suitable area in the garden for planting., Sow seeds directly into the garden or place seedlings into the soil., Keep the soil moist., Fertilize., Prune.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase or obtain lovage seeds.
Alternatively, purchase lovage seedlings from your local nursery.
Roots can be divided for propagation after two seasons of growth.
This can be done in autumn/fall or spring. -
Step 2: Choose a suitable area in the garden for planting.
Lovage likes full sun or semi-shade.
The soil should be moist, rich, and well drained.
Lovage requires an alkaline soil. , Thin or keep seedlings apart at about a distance of 30cm (12"). , Water lovage well, especially during hot, dry months. , It is sufficient to fertilize lovage once every spring using a complete plant food. , The plant can be pruned to make it more bushy; prune off the flowers in summer. -
Step 3: Sow seeds directly into the garden or place seedlings into the soil.
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Step 4: Keep the soil moist.
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Step 5: Fertilize.
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Step 6: Prune.
Detailed Guide
Alternatively, purchase lovage seedlings from your local nursery.
Roots can be divided for propagation after two seasons of growth.
This can be done in autumn/fall or spring.
Lovage likes full sun or semi-shade.
The soil should be moist, rich, and well drained.
Lovage requires an alkaline soil. , Thin or keep seedlings apart at about a distance of 30cm (12"). , Water lovage well, especially during hot, dry months. , It is sufficient to fertilize lovage once every spring using a complete plant food. , The plant can be pruned to make it more bushy; prune off the flowers in summer.
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