Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial aromatic plant, known for its intense flavor similar to celery. It is used in cooking, especially in soups and stews.
Difficulty
Simple
Sun Exposure
Yes
Water
Regularly
Plant Size
100 CM
Nutrition
Lovage contains vitamin C, antioxidants, and beneficial aromatic compounds.
Humidity
It requires constant soil moisture.
Cleaning
Cleaning consists of removing dry leaves and controlling growth.
Temperature
-100-50050100
Inaceitavel
Acceptable
Ideal
Sowing
Planting can be done via seeds or plant division. It prefers fertile, deep soils and good sun exposure.
Weaknesses
Can grow quite large and needs space
Sensitive to dry soils
Excess moisture can cause diseases
Requires regular maintenance
Leaves/Fruits
The leaves are green, large, and serrated.
It produces aromatic seeds, though the leaves are the most commonly used part.
