Lovage, Levisticum officinale: Easy to grow, vigorous. The first year you won’t see it’s full growth-it will only reach about 2 foot, but you can begin to harvest at a foot. It tastes quite a bit like celery, but stronger. By cutting the plants back during this time, you can stop them from reseeding. Plants For a Future Database: lovage - lots of data on the plant, and links to yet more. Does it reseed? Also, bear in mind that the plant gets pretty big, and site it where it can have a couple of square feet to itself when it matures. Acquiring a taste for lovage - mostly about use, but with some notes on growing. Cut … After it flowers, take the time to cut the plant back so it will produce nicer, news foliage. The plants can grow 3-6 feet (1 to 2 m.) tall and may form large colonies as they naturalize in a location. bowdonkey Well-Known Member Supporter. How to Grow Lovage. I'm trying to build up a collection of self propagating herbs. Taste is similar to celery. Use leaves in soups or salads. The powerful, distinctive flavor of lovage means that one plant is generally enough. Cut as needed during summer, cut back to 1" above soil in fall. Joined: Oct 6, 2007. Unlike celery, however; the leaves are the main part of the harvest, not the hollow stalk. Lovage - from Gernot Katzer’s immensely valuable Spice Dictionary. It's super easy to grow and easy to harvest, dry, then use all winter. It’s important to note that lovage does reseed easily but is not known for becoming insidious. Dividing Lovage Plants. Like sorrel, lovage … Detailed information on lovage - several home gardeners’ opinions on lovage. Harvest the stalks before the plant flowers. Anyone grow it? Cut stems from the side, and chop to use in recipes. Cut It Down Recipes like fruit-filled pies , custards or compotes usually use sugar solely for its sweetness, rather than to add moisture or texture. Messages: 3,724. love parsley, garden lovage, Italian lovage, true lovage, maggi herb, and old English lovage. Either buy a plant or sow seed from around March where you want it to grow, or in a 3-inch (7 cms) pot and transplant it once it's around 4 inches (10 cms) high. Lovage Pesto 4 large cloves garlic, chopped About 6 cups of lovage … Read on to learn how to divide lovage plants. Notorious for escaping and taking over garden spaces. Lovage is a perennial herb in zones 3-9. Mint, Mentha species: Many varieties to choose from. How to Harvest Lovage Leaves. Lovage is a good companion plant for potatoes and other root vegetables. ... Cut the individual stalks down close to the base of the plant. Trying lovage in the herb garden may be as simple as asking a friend for a lovage plant division. The idea here is that once this is frozen solid, I should be able to cut off a piece of lovage as required, kind of the way you would with a frozen roll of cookie dough if you have self-control and are only going to make a few cookies at a time. Regular trimming will really help as the plant grows so fast, it can get out of hand quite easily. Lovage is a perennial herb in the same family celery. Tall plant. However, be sure to harvest the seeds before cutting the plant back. By providing minimal care for your lovage plants, they should remain strong and lively throughout the grow season. Lovage is a delicious perennial herb that adds a celery flavor to your meals. Lovage will shoot to seed and die if you let it, so keep cutting if you want to keep it. Other Names. Feb 13, 2014 #1 . Return to the top of this page. feeding. 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