Bay leaf

Variety

Also called Laurus nobilis

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Bay leaf
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

“herb gardening enthusiasts love bay laurel” — How to Grow Bay Leaf from Seed (Step-by-Step)

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“bright, indirect light—avoid direct sun” — How to Grow Bay Leaf from Seed (Step-by-Step)

Waterdeeply when the top inch of soil feels dry, typically every 7 to 10 days during the growing season

“Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry, typically every 7 to 10 days during the growing season” — Bay Leaf Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Soil pH6–7.5

“Use a well draining, loamy soil mix with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5” — Bay Leaf Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Propagationstem cuttings

from Bay laurel · “Bay Laurel can be propagated through stem cuttings” — Bay Laurel Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Transplantlate winter

from Bay laurel · “The best time to prune your Bay Laurel is late winter” — Bay Laurel Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Ready whenflavor and aroma

from Bay laurel · “These leaves are what the plant is well-known for: their flavor and aroma” — Bay Laurel Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Edible partsleaves

“leaves” — The Best Companion Planting for Bay Leaf

Toxicitynot toxic

“Bay Leaf is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs” — Bay Leaf Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Indoorskeeps bay in containers makes it easy to reposition for optimal sunlight and airflow.

“keeps bay in containers makes it easy to reposition for optimal sunlight and airflow.” — Bay Leaf Companion Plants: What to Grow With It

Diseasesdamping off

“damping off, a fungal disease” — How to Grow Bay Leaf from Seed (Step-by-Step)

Keep away fromdelicate annuals

“Avoid mixing it directly with delicate annuals.” — Bay Leaf Companion Plants: What to Grow With It

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