Herbs
Hyssop
A perennial herb for modest harvests of young leafy shoots.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Sep-Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Arid
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Getting started
Sow seed in the recorded five-zone window. Use clean seed and follow the packet's depth and spacing for the named species or cultivar.
The right conditions
Choose the light, drainage and soil fertility suited to the crop; match watering to the climate and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, mulch without burying the crown or stem, manage weeds early and provide support where the mature habit needs it.
Ready to harvest
Cut young leafy shoots before or during early flowering; take modest harvests so perennial plants recover.
Important cautions
Hyssopus officinalis is not anise hyssop. Use culinary leaves sparingly and do not ingest concentrated essential oil.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.