Hyssop
A classic Mediterranean herb, Hyssop is extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators and it is popular with beekeepers as it's said to make excellent honey. The foliage can be used for culinary dishes, such as seasoning fish or chicken though It is quite a strong herb so only a little is needed. Each packet contains 1g of organic seed. More details below.
Organic Hyssop (Hysopus officinalis) Seeds
Characteristics:
- Perennial
- 30-60cm in height and spread
Growing schedule: Sow indoors from mid-March or outside in late May.
Sowing depth: Sow seeds at 5mm and cover only very lightly with compost. Germination can take 2 to 3 weeks.
Planting distance: 25-30cm between rows; 40cm between plants
Growing conditions: Hyssop prefers a warm, protected place in full sun in moist but well drained soil. It is a perennial plant and copes well with cold winters. It doesn’t have high nutrient requirements but grows best in light, well-draining soil. Excessive rain or over-watering can cause the roots to rot. It does well in post as long as they are big enough
Harvest: Plants are ready to harvest when they are around 20cm high. Leaves harvested before flowering will have more intense flavour. Harvest continuously to keep the plant bushy and the leaves tender.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 0.1g of organic seed.
| SKU | XTHHY21 |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly, Balcony & Pot Growing |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |