Trim back lightly after flowering, replace plants every few years as they become untidy and woody
Sow thinly and cover only lightly use 7cm pots or modules. Germinate under protection
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.04 inches (0.1 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.Choose a sunny well drained spot at the front of the border or path edge
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Herb hyssop is a hardy plant.Allow the flowers to fade on the plant and collect the spikes into a paper bag as the seeds ripen. Continue to dry on a warm window sill until the seeds can be shaken free of the flower heads
These estimates for how long Herb hyssop takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 32 days | Min 32 days | Max 32 days (1)
Average 44 days | Min 44 days | Max 44 days (1)
Average 686 days | Min 407 days | Max 1169 days (4)
The name hyssop comes from the Greek adobe or ezob, meaning holy herb because it was used to cleanse sacred spaces. The botanical epithet is from the Latin officinalis meaning “used medicinally”
Hyssop was hung to provide protection from the evil eye and guard against witches. It was also frequently planted on graves. Said to have been used by witches for cleansing and to protect the home.
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