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Sowing calendar · Herbs

Bay laurel

Bay laurel

Laurus nobilis · Loureiro, Laurel, Laurier-sauce, Lorbeer, Alloro, louro

Calendar

Calendar for mainland Portugal.

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  • PlantFeb–Apr, Oct–Nov
  • FloweringMar–Apr
  • Harvestall year
Spacing
300 cm between rows · 200 cm apart
Sowing depth
0 cm
Harvest after
First crop after ~2 years
Water need
low
Frost
hardy
Life cycle
tree
Family
Lauraceae
Seed saving
hard · keeps ~1 years

Notes

Native evergreen, slow-growing, can become a tree. Dry the leaves in the shade for cozido, beans and stews.

Months for mainland Portugal. In the app, sowing and planting follow your own local climate and the forecast.