Hyssop Seeds

$3.25

Description
Planting Info
How to Grow

Hyssopus officinalis

Excellent beneficial insect attractant. Blooms in early summer with lavender blue flowers on bushy plants. Well known for its historical medicinal properties, lesser known for its once common culinary uses. Lightly cover seeds indoors and transplant at 18" after danger of frost. Moderately frost-tolerant.

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. It will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, hyssop will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 250

Packet Weight: 0.5g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Planting Method: Direct Seed or Transplant

Seed Depth: Surface

Direct Seed Spacing: 4-6"

Soil Temperature: 65-80 ℉

Days to Sprout: 10-14

Mature Spacing: 12-18"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 90-100

Production Cycle: Annual

When to Seed Hyssop

This perennial bloom should be direct seeded into the garden in early spring or transplanted once all danger of frost has passed.

Where to Plant Hyssop

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is perennial, so keep that in mind when choosing a planting location.

Growing Hyssop

Sow seeds on the surface of the soil and four to six inches apart. Once mature, thin to 12 to 18 inches apart. When established, this herb is low maintenance.

Harvesting Hyssop

Hyssop flower spikes and leaves can be harvested and used fresh or dried. Use sharp shears to harvest what you want, leaving at least ⅔ of the plant intact.