Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Mint family (Lamiaceae)
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Light germinator
Seeding distance
40 cm
Row spacing
40 cm
Seeding depth
0.3 cm
The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.
End of March
Propagating
End of March
Thinning
Every numbers.52 Weeks
End of March
Cover
Every numbers.52 Weeks
Hyssop belongs to the family of labiates. It is a semi-shrub that copes well with drought. Hyssop can grow about 60 cm high and wide. The leaves of the perennial are small, pointed and dark green. The flowers resemble those of thyme. The whole plant gives off a spicy, aromatic fragrance.
Origin:
Hyssop originates from the Mediterranean region. However, it has been more widespread since the Middle Ages.
Hyssop is a heat-loving plant. It can be grown in advance in February or sown directly in May. Since the seeds are light germinators, they are placed on the soil (max. thinly covered) and watered. In the right location, the perennial is largely undemanding. To make it feel at home, plant it in a sunny, wind-protected spot with loose soil. Hyssop is not sensitive to drought and requires little watering in the summer. The plants are also relatively hardy. It is enough to cover them with a coniferous bough. Only for the first winter the perennial must be wintered frost-free. If hyssop stands in the same place for a long time, you should fertilize it a little from time to time. On soils poor in lime, you should also add some garden lime.
No diseases
No pests