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lovage lovage is a popular herb and
medicinal plant that belongs to the
family apiaceae such as carrots or
coriander the origins of this plant are
believed to be in the near and Middle
East from there it spread through
antique trade routes in Europe where it
has been cultivated since the 1st
century the name lovage is from love
ache ache was the medieval name for
parsley cultivation when growing on the
windowsill or in the winter garden
sowing can be done as early as February
spread the seeds evenly on the soil
cover the seeds with a thin layer of
soil which should be about three times
the seed strength for sowing a fine
grained cultivation soil without much
fertilizer should be used this
stimulates root growth and makes
pricking easier later
lovage is a heat loving plant that
shoots in the dark press the soil
lightly before watering so that the
seeds stay in place sowing outdoors or
on the balcony can take place from late
March to early May for germination it is
advisable to store the seeds in a warm
place at approximately 20 degrees
Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit for a
few days to accelerate growth always
keep the soil moist germination takes
place within two to three weeks then
place the seedlings in a bright location
as soon as the first leaves appear the
plants can be pricked out from a size of
10 to 15 centimeters or 4 inches the
young plants can be grown outdoors
location lovage has no strict sight
requirements and can thrive in partial
shade as well as in full Sun however
when growing in a shady place growth can
slow down lovage should be planted at
least half a meter or 20 inches away
from other plants due to the growth of
the underground rhizome it may be useful
to prevent the plant from spreading
through an artificial barrier this can
be done for example using a plant pot
maintenance lovage is an easy care plant
it can reach a height of up to 2 meters
outdoors the soil should always be kept
moderately moist avoiding water logging
as a medium feeder the plant does not
need any additional fertilization all
year round if it is sufficiently
long-term fertilized generally lovage
needs a little more nutrients than other
herbs it is advisable to prune the
flowers to support leaf growth the
plants are perennial and largely winter
hardy temperatures down to minus 15
degrees Celsius or 5 degrees Fahrenheit
do not bother the plant the leaves dry
up in the winter months but sprout again
in the spring
lovage is a culinary herb and medicinal
plant the fresh leaves can be used
throughout the summer as a spice for
soups meat and mushroom dishes or egg
dishes it is advisable to dose sparingly
because of its intense aroma
however the use of seeds in pastries or
stews is less common the seats of the
lovage were used to combat flatulence or
indigestion the roots of the plant
whether fresh or dried are diuretic and
contain many essential oils with an
antimicrobial effect for example they
can be consumed as tea to prevent kidney
stones or to flush through urinary tract
infections after consuming the tea
however heavy sun exposure should be
avoided due to increased skin
sensitivity I hope this answers most of
your questions about how to grow lovage
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family apiaceae::noun | Spocien Dictionary

family apiaceae

noun

plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill

Type	Words
Synonyms	apiaceae, carrot family, family umbelliferae, umbelliferae
Type of	rosid dicot family
Has types	pastinaca, genus pastinaca, genus angelica

How to pronounce family apiaceae in English?

family apiaceae::noun | Spocien Dictionary

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