Lovage is a perennial plant which can grow up to 200 cm high, best to sow indoors, direct sowing possible. Sow from March, plant out in April. Can be harvested 3-4 years. Likes moist, humus-rich, deep and fertile soil.
Characteristics
Botanical name: Levisticum officinaleSpecific qualities: Can be harvested 3-4 yearsVegetation period: perennial
Cultivation
Seed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 50-80 g/100 m²Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 8Seed required for 1000 (ø 10 cm)-pots: 40 gSowing depth: 1-2 cmSowing times: indoors from March; planting out from AprilDistance between rows and plants (cm): 40-50 cm
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Origin
Multiplier: De Bolster, Matthias Funk, Saatzucht RoseCerifications: Demeter, EU Bio
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