A guide on how to grow Hyssop plant

This particular plant called Hyssop (Hysoppus officinalis) is an attractive flowering herb plant that is commonly grown for its flavorful leaves. This plant is very easy to grow and it makes a lovely addition to the garden. This plant really has blue, pink, or red flowers which are great for attracting important pollinators to the landscape as well. Most people actually grow Hyssop plants in herb gardens, although this plant also have their place in flower gardens as border plants. This particular plant actually makes a great edging plant when they are grown in masses as well, but do you actually know that Hyssop plants can also be grown in containers? If you want to grow Hyssop plant in containers just make sure the pot is large enough to accommodate the large root systems. This particular plant actually prefer to be grown in areas with full sun or partial shade. Hyssop plants need a well-drained soil, a bit on the dry side, amended with organic matter.  

The way on how to plant Hyssop seed

Actually one of the most common way to plant Hyssop is by sowing the seeds. You can sow the Hyssop seeds indoors or directly in the garden about 8 to ten weeks before the last frost. Make sure you plant the Hyssop just beneath the soil’s surface or about a quarter inch deep. The plant seeds usually take between fourteen to twenty-one days to germinate and can be transplanted (if sown indoors) in the garden after the threat of frost has ended in spring. Make sure you space the Hyssop plants about six to twelve inches apart. If the blooming has ceased and the seed capsules has completely dried, they can be collected and stored for the next growing season.

The harvesting and pruning of Hyssop plants

By peradventure if you are actually growing the Hyssop for the use in the kitchen, it is best used fresh. The plant can be dried or frozen and stored for later use. If you want to harvest the Hyssop plant, make sure you cut it in the morning hours once the dew has dried. You can hang the plants upside down in small bunches to dry in a dark, well-ventilated area. Another method is to place the leaves in a plastic bag after removing them from the stems and then place it in the freezer until you are ready to use them. If you actually grow Hyssop plant as a garden plant, trim back established Hyssop plants heavily in early spring and again after flowering to actually prevent them from becoming too spindly. Again cutting back the foliage also encourages bushier plants. Growing this Hyssop plant as a garden plant is not only easy but it can also attract wildlife like butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. This plant leaves can be harvested for use in salads, soups and some other dishes.