Growing hyssop from seeds is quite simple. The aroma of its flowers and leaves resembles ginger and sage, making it a valuable honey plant and a source of
essential oil
, as well as fragrant greens for your salad. Hyssop is often called the northern lavender or blue St. John’s wort. It is also commonly used in
medicine
.
How to Grow Hyssop from Seeds
The root system of hyssop is compact – the root is woody, similar to a parsley root, so growing hyssop in a pot won’t be difficult. Thanks to its composition, hyssop possesses many beneficial properties .
The seed germination rate is quite high, and hyssop grows quickly at home. If you trim the plant in time and control its growth, it will take on a beautiful bushy shape and bloom until the first frosts.
In the first year, a one-liter pot will suffice for the hyssop bush. Place drainage at the bottom, use light, nutrient-rich soil, and plant the seeds at a depth of 0.5 cm. Cover with a plastic film. Seedlings will appear within one to two weeks; during this time, they need as much light as possible but not direct sunlight.
Caring for hyssop is easy – water it with room-temperature water, fertilize it with mineral fertilizer, and repot it every spring. The soil should be loosened periodically. Avoid overwatering; it’s better for the soil to dry slightly than to become waterlogged. I recommend adding perlite or vermiculite to the potting mix.
When the plants reach about 15 centimeters in height, you can pinch them for better bushiness. If you cut blooming shoots, new flower stems will appear on the side branches. The fragrance is amazing!
