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Bay Leaf Trees should be planted in well drained soil with an incorporation of generous amounts of compost. The trees can be kept to a smaller growth size. Planting bay trees is best done in early spring when they are semi-dormant. You can grow a bay tree simply as an ornamental plant or as part of your culinary arsenal.
Protect Bay trees from heavy winds which can damage the weaker young wood. Bay trees do not need feeding or supplemental watering in winter. Bay trees can be trained to a your will or other forms with careful management when the plant is young.
Leaves may be harvested at any time but the best flavor can be had from larger, mature leaves. Lay the leaves out to dry and crush them or use them whole but remove before eating. The leaves are a common ingredient in many culinary dishes and is ideal for stews, soups and sauces. It is worth learning how to grow a bay leaf tree for ornamentation and fresh wholesome seasoning.
Bay Leaf
- Bay Laurel can be grown indoors in pots, and outdoors as shrubs and also as trees.
- It is a slow growing plant and can reach heights of 59 feet in the conditions are right.
- Although the plant is a tree at heart, it can be kept smaller by pruning the plant or growing it in containers near your vegetable garden.
- The plant grows best in full sun to partial shade
- This tree grows best in average garden soil (loamy, sandy, and even clay), and the soil must be well-draining.
- Bay laurel roots are very shallow, and frequent watering might be necessary during dry spells.
- Water this plant regularly to keep the soil moist but not overly wet, which could cause rot to occur.
- Allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings but do not let the soil dry out completely
- Mulch topsoil with organic fertilizer and add slow-release fertilizer to the compost during the growing season
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