Lovage

Levisticum officinale

A robust perennial herb with leaf and stem flavours that are like intense celery with touch of anise, a hint of sweetness and a citrus undertone, lovage is a savory culinary herb which adds depth of flavour.

• Robust, perennial “chefs” herb
• Adds depth of flavour
• 60cm yellow umbel flower attracts beneficial insects

Lovage adds an unidentifiable, richness to a vegetable stock and sauces, enlivens salads, makes a soup pop or jazzes up a bowl of mussels. A little goes a long way and is best harvested young and tender. The herb turns more bitter as it matures.

It sends up a 60cm high umbel flower that is beloved by beneficial insects. The easily collected seed are slightly sweet and make an excellent substitute for celery seeds.

It is native to Europe and parts of Southwestern Asia, and has been cultivated by humans for centuries. In medieval Europe it was used as both a foodstuff and a medicinal herb, and was a popular ingredient in love potions. Its name is derived from ‘love ache’, which means ‘love parsley’, with ‘ache’ being a medieval word for parsley.

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic

SEED COUNT: 50 approx.
Germination: Lot#29105 90% JAN2024