We officially have #seed in the #soil. Lettuce, spinach, broccoli, lovage, cilantro, Swiss chard and lemongrass.
We’ll see how well the heater does with it blowing on the water tank. I’m hoping the tank will be enough of a thermal mass to help offset the heater a bit. I’ll likely paint it black soon.
#grownostr #organixfarms 
Awesome! I grew lovage in the past. One plant turned into a gigantic clump (2 ft wide) that grew back every year. If I knew how to eat it, then I would keep growing it but I never found a good use for it.
It's pretty decent as a celery substitute in soup. Has a celery-parsley flavor. I like it for the big flower heads, though I can't quite remember if I see many pollinators drawn to it.
The roots are usually harvested for medicinal purposes. Lovage has been used in traditional medicine, particularly as carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, antispasmodic and diaphoretic.
High in quercetin, Vitamin C, and B-vitamins - Like all green leafies, lovage is packed with nutrition.
UTIs & kidney health - Lovage is a natural diuretic that boosts urination without electrolyte loss. This system flush can keep things healthy and moving.
Stomach complaints & appetite - Lovage tea can calm the nervous and digestive systems, which may help to restore appetite.
Arthritis & joint relief - The anti-inflammatory effects of lovage can help support healthy joints and subtly improve pain.
Menstrual complaints - Lovage has been used to alleviate cramps, bloating, and other monthly irritations. The nutrient-dense nature of the plant can help with cravings, too.
Skin benefits - A lovage ointment can be a salve for smoothing skin, improving tone and appearance, and providing better blood flow.
Allergies & colds- The high quercetin levels of lovage produce a natural antihistamine effect. Try adding some to soups when you’re feeling under the weather!
I am starting some seeds that need cold stratification this week. Particularly Hablitzia Spinach and other herbs. Happy gardening. It is optimistic time of year. 😃🐝😃
Awesome! I’ll be planting some black locus seed. You have to scarify the seed. I’ve had the best success by simply putting them in a cup and pouring boiling water on them and plant them the next day. Good luck with your growing this year!
