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In the first year, only harvest the leaves of your plant. In the second year, you can start to harvest the stalks and roots. Lovage roots are delicious, but the only way to enjoy these is by harvesting an entire plant. Fortunately, lovage self seeds readily, so you should always have a steady supply of new plants to harvest.

Read on to learn more about the lovage plant, how to grow it, and delicious ways to use it in the kitchen. About Lovage… Its tender bulbous root is perfect for roasting and its leaves can be used in salads or as a garnish.An aromatic condiment with a long shelf life, this chutney canning recipe will help make sure none of your bumper crops go to waste. Due to its preference for cooler temperatures, as well as its size, lovage isn’t usually grown in a greenhouse.

In the UK, an alcoholic lovage cordial is traditionally added to brandy as a winter drink and is or was popular in Cornwall where it was originally added to slightly spoiled smuggled brandy to hide the taste of salt. [10] The plant flowers in late June in our area with an umbel yellow-greenish blossom. Lovage is considered a pollinator plant. Although I was told that lovage does not dry well, I have not found that to be the case. I dry the leaves as I would any other plant and put them in airtight glass jars. I later crush or powder them and use when needed for flavoring. The leaves should be removed from the stems prior to drying or they will turn yellow. I try to harvest my leaves before they flower. As with other plants, they will become a bit bitter after flowering. Therapeutic Uses of LovageFresh Leaf Method: Place a few lovage leaves (about 1-2 teaspoons) into a teapot or teacup. Pour hot water (just below boiling) over the leaves and let them steep for 5-10 minutes. Adjust the steeping time based on your preference for a stronger or milder flavor. Strain the tea and enjoy. Lovage tastes very much like celery, with a hint of anise and parsley. This means that it can be used to replace celery in everything from soups and stews to salads. Preparing the leaves: Chop the lovage leaves into smaller pieces. This helps to release the flavors and allows the oil to extract the desired properties more effectively.