HERB-HYSSOP-PINK-JUFA
HERB-HYSSOP-PINK-JUFA
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Hyssopus officinalis
HERB-HYSSOP-PINK-(JUFA) is an evergreen shrub used as a food & medicinal herb which grows to roughly 30-60cm tall. Stems begin from a single base & are covered in small green scented leaves, the pink flowers are borne on the top parts of the stem in summer & are harvested & dried. Plants may die back in very cold areas & reshoot in spring. As a herb, the young green stem tips & flowers may be added to cooking or salads. Hyssop is used for the healing assets of its volatile oils, extract by steeping the dried or fresh green leafy stems in hot water to make a soothing tea. Due to its slight bitter & minty flavour, it is used in soups, salads & meats. The essential oil of the herb is credited with its astringent, expectorant & anti-inflammatory properties. As a tonic, it is known to lower fevers. A member of the Mint family it attracts bees & butterflies, re-seeds well. In Autumn, new plants can be created by root division.
| Germination Time (Days) | 5 – 15 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 40 – 60 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to early Autumn
Temperature Range
18 - 30 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Seed Preparation
No specific preparation needed
Sowing Depth
0.3 cm (0.1 inches)
Plant Spacing
30 cm (12 inches)
Row spacing
45 cm (18 inches)
Watering
Light to moderate
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 15 days
Harvest Time (Days)
90 - 120 days
Good Companion Plants
Cabbage, Grapes, Lavender
Bad Companion Plants
Radishes
Pests
Aphids, Spider mites
Diseases
Powdery mildew
More About Us
When I started this journey in 2009, I found nothing existed commercially, that was reasonably priced and easy to use. There was a homemade system which I also found was not that user-friendly.
Then a friend of mine told me about a homemade method she used. However, when I tried her method, I found this also didn’t suit my needs, as it too had flaws that I considered where important. It did not keep vermin out, did not have a lockable lid and (to me) looked unsightly in the garden
