Bay Laurel: How to Grow It in Pots, Hedges and Kitchen
Laurus nobilis
Growing bay laurel: Mediterranean evergreen herb, perfect for cooking and formal hedges. Cold-tolerant, long-lived, fragrant leaves.
Characteristics
Bay laurel is a Mediterranean evergreen with fragrant leaves, classic symbol of victory and essential ingredient in cooking. It thrives in full sun on well-drained calcareous soil, tolerating frost down to -10 °C. Suitable for pots, formal hedges or specimen trees.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante calcareo. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
