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Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
Laurier sauce - Laurus nobilis
Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
I was expecting a young plant of 30/40 cm (12/16in), it was twice that size. Pleasant surprise. For now, it is in a nursery bed in a very large pot, waiting to find the perfect spot for it.
Maryvonne, 08/03/2023
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The Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen bush with highly aromatic leaves. Its leaves, when combined with thyme, rosemary, and parsley, make an ideal bouquet garni for flavouring stews and sauces. Plant in spring or autumn, harvest leaves all year round.
The Bay Laurel is a bush native to the Mediterranean region, symbolizing victory in ancient times. Its lanceolate, persistent leaves are highly aromatic. The Bay Laurel is hardy down to -10°C. It can be planted in a sheltered spot or as a hedge, and can be cultivated in both vegetable and ornamental gardens, or even in a large pot. Make sure to allocate a large space as it can quickly grow in size. If not pruned, it can reach several metres in height and width. Although not essential, pruning the Bay Laurel can control its height and give it a decorative shape. The Bay Laurel flowers in spring, producing small cream-coloured flowers. The berries are used in the production of Aleppo soap.
Unlike the oleander and cherry laurel, the leaves of the Bay Laurel are edible. Used alone or as part of a bouquet garni, along with thyme, parsley, and rosemary, Bay Laurel leaves add flavour to stews, sauces, marinades, and soups. They can also be used for infusions.
Harvesting: Pick leaves throughout the year as needed. However, avoid the flowering period as it makes the leaves more bitter.
Storage: The leaves are best consumed fresh to fully enjoy their flavour. However, you can dry them by hanging a bunch of stems upside down in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store them afterwards in a container protected from light and humidity.
Gardener's tip: To keep the leaves fresh in summer and protect them from the cold in winter, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, ideally mixed with dead leaves. This protection helps the soil retain moisture and also reduces weed growth.
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Bay Laurel prefers rich, light soils and a sunny exposure, possibly in partial shade. It appreciates sheltered spots. Planting is best done in spring or autumn. A few months before planting, add well-rotted compost after loosening the soil.
Loosen the soil deeply. If your soil is damp, add sand. Soak the root ball in water for 1/2 hour before planting. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball and cover with fine soil. Firmly tamp down and water generously. Install a stake during the first two years of growth. During cultivation, water only in case of drought. Apply compost on the surface every spring. Remove the flowers to prevent spontaneous seedlings.
Pruning is not essential but sometimes necessary, depending on its location in the garden. Bay Laurel can also be trained as a topiary, to give it a decorative shape. Pruning takes place after flowering in spring, and if necessary, in autumn. It is also possible to completely cut back Bay Laurel to 20 cm (7.9 in) from the ground, especially in case of strong frost.
Cultivation is possible in pots. Install a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill it with potting soil, place the root ball and cover with soil. Water regularly, without allowing water to stagnate in the saucer. Plan to repot it every 2 to 3 years.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.