| Common Name | Lovage |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Levisticum |
| Species | Officinale |
| Origin | Southern Europe / Western Asia |
| Blooming | Summer, yellow-green umbels |
| Leaf Color | Deep green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter; tolerates clay if moist.
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Prefers full sun for maximum flavor and growth, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during spring and summer growing season.
Harvest leaves regularly to prevent flowering; cut back stems to ground level after first frost or in early spring.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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