Gewürzlorbeer

created by sarah at 19.03.2021

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

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F

M

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J

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1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

The bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), also known as real laurel or bay tree, is used as an ornamental, medicinal and spice plant and belongs to the laurel family. Laurel bushes look very attractive due to their shiny, typically egg-shaped leaves up to ten centimeters long. In May they produce small inconspicuous white flowers, from which black berries ripen on the female flowers. Very fond of being cut into shape as a ball, pyramid or column, the laurel looks particularly decorative in tubs. Its dried leaves are used in the kitchen for seasoning various dishes. Since laurel can also be planted in a pot, it is also well suited for the windowsill or balcony.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

The harvest time of bay leaves is in autumn or spring. If the laurel grows abundantly in the summer, it should not be harvested. Individual shoots can be removed by hand. The coveted spicy leaves can either be used directly as a fresh product or air-dried. Drying extends the usability by up to two years without losing aroma intensity.