From the windowsill to the soup: how to grow bay leaves at home
Now you don’t have to buy bay leaves, you can prepare them right in the kitchen.
It is difficult to imagine many dishes without this spice. Soups, borscht, side dishes and meat dishes, as well as preserves, cannot do without bay leaf.
To grow the spice at home, you need to remember a few simple nuances. The bay leaf will always be at hand.
How to Grow Spice
1. It all starts with choosing seeds. High-quality planting material is the key to success. The main thing is not to buy cherry laurel seeds.
This is important because this plant is poisonous, but it does not show itself immediately. Therefore, when choosing seeds, it is important to pay attention to this nuance.
2. After purchase, place the seeds in the refrigerator for 7-14 days. This will help them sprout faster.
3. The best time for planting laurel is February and March.
4. As for care, there is no need for any trouble. Laurel is unpretentious and almost independent. You just need to remember to water the plant.
