{"product_id":"lovage","title":"Lovage","description":"lovage Lovage \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eLevisticum officinale\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW LOVAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Direct sow in late summer or autumn as soon as the seed ripens. Deep rooted, grows in many soils except heavy clay but will grow in clay loam. Moles and others like the roots. If an issue, plant in a raised bed with a hardware cloth bottom or container. Is a heavy feeder, mulch well. Start divisions the after third year. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 4. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life: 2-3 years, use fresh seed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4-5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Strongly aromatic, celery-like favor, good celery substitute. European staple as a savory flavoring to stews, soups, poultry, vegetables, and sauces. Roots and seeds are edible. Can be applied to wounds as an antiseptic. Plants are small the first year but can grow to over 6’ in subsequent years. Also known as Wild Celery. Tags: Color: Green, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exact native range is disputed; some sources cite it as native to much of Europe and southwestern Asia, others from only the eastern Mediterranean region in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, and yet others only to southwestern Asia in Iran and Afghanistan, citing European populations as naturalised. It has been long cultivated in Europe, the leaves being used as a herb, the roots as a vegetable, and the seeds as a spice, especially in southern European cuisine. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=lovage%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003elovage recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"70 Seeds","offer_id":810208025,"sku":"10035","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 Seeds","offer_id":810208033,"sku":"15158","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Lovage_IMG_0404.jpg?v=1487922941","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/lovage","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}