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Garden Angelica - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds

Angelica archangelica
Wild celery, Norwegian angelica

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Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) is an attractive, large biennial plant. In its third year, magnificent compound umbels of flowers appear in early summer. It is mainly cultivated for its long stems which can be candied and used in baking. Sow from March to April or from July to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
90 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period July to September
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Flowering time June to July
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Harvest time May to June
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Description

Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) is an attractive, large biennial plant. In its third year, magnificent compound umbels of flowers appear in early summer. It is mainly cultivated for its long stems which can be candied and used in baking. Sow from March to April or from July to September.

Angelica belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the cool regions of the northern Hemisphere and has been used since the Middle Ages as a vegetable and medicinal plant. This tall biennial can reach two meters in height. It has large, semi-persistent, bright green, toothed and deeply divided leaves. Its pretty blooms appear in early summer, three years after sowing, in the form of generous whitish green umbels. Its scent is sweet and musky. Angelica is a hardy plant and will tolerate temperatures of at least -15°C.

During the Renaissance, Angelica was believed to have magical properties because it seemed to cure serious diseases such as the plague and rabies. Nowadays, Angelica is mainly cultivated for its stem which is candied for baking and confectionary. It is also used to make liqueur.

Plant in light sun or half-shade, in slightly acidic, moist to humid, humus-rich soil. Make sure you give it plenty of space as it will grow into quite a big plant.

Harvesting: the stems of the Angelica can be harvested before flowering, once the plant is in its second year.

Preservation: candied Angelica will keep for several months.

Good to know: be careful when handling Angelica leaves as they cause photosensitisation, arms and hands should be covered.

NB. Organic seeds (in French "AB" for "Agriculture Biologique") are produced from plants that aren't treated with phytosanitary products (insecticides, weed killers). The seeds do not undergo post-harvest treatment. They carry the AB label and are approved by Ecocert, an independent structure.

Harvest

Harvest time May to June
Type of vegetable Seed and pod vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Giant
Interest Flavour
Flavour spicy
Use Jam, Patisserie, Alcohol

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause phototoxic reaction after contact with the skin followed by exposure to sunlight (phytophotodermatitis)

Botanical data

Genus

Angelica

Species

archangelica

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Wild celery, Norwegian angelica

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Biennial

Product reference30161

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Sow from March to April or from July to September, in seed trays filled with light, humus-rich sowing mix (it may be necessary to add a little well-rotted compost). Sow the seeds and cover them with a little sand. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination is rather hit and miss and can take a while. Keep in a cold frame or greenhouse over winter.

When the seedlings are strong enough to be handled, transplant them into pots of richer potting mix.

Plant out in their final position in April-May, being careful not to break the taproot.

Plant in light sun or half-shade, in slightly acidic, moist to humid, humus-rich soil. Make sure you give it plenty of space as it will grow into quite a big plant.

Direct sowing is possible in rich and well-prepared soil.

Angelica seeds do not keep very long, after receiving your seeds sow as soon as possible.

 

Care:

In order to limit weeding, mulch the soil with thin layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This will keep the soil moist and keep the watering down to a minimum.

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Seedlings

Sowing period July to September
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 90 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Back of border, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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