When should I plant Lovage?

Sow seed indoors 8–6 weeks before your last spring frost. Move seedlings into the garden from 2 weeks before to 1 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Lovage?

Space Lovage about 24″ apart. It grows best in part sun.

Good companions for Lovage include Bush Bean, Pole Bean.

Lovage is suited to USDA zones 3–9 and takes ~90 days to harvest.

A giant perennial herb that tastes like intense celery; its deep roots and hollow stems make it a classic accumulator and stock-pot staple.

Quick tip

One plant is plenty - it towers to six feet. A deep-rooted perennial; use the celery-flavored leaves, stems and seeds.

⛅ Part sun↔ 24″ apartZones 3–9⏳ ~90d

Start indoorsSow seed indoors 8–6 weeks before your last spring frost.
Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden from 2 weeks before to 1 weeks after your last spring frost.

Botanical name

Levisticum officinale

Plant near

🌱 An old cottage-garden 'improver' reputed to benefit most vegetables; give its deep roots and tall frame room at the bed's edge.