Sarah Wilkins
22 August 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Hyssop in Perth. In this post, we will look at all the steps needed to grow Hyssop in your own home.
Growing herbs at home is so very easy, and is also super satisfying to do. Before we have even harvested these herbs for all their health benefits, we get the therapeutic effects of being involved in their growth.
Best time to grow Hyssop in Perth
The best time to grow this tasty herb in Perth, is between Sep-Nov.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Hyssop grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow well in a pot. You can use one pot for a plant, or get a large pot and plant a few varieties if there’s room.
How much sun is best?
Hyssop thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Sunny position.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Hyssop
If you are growing Hyssop in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a well drained soil/fertile and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Hyssop needs Water regularly until established. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Hyssop?
You can harvest Hyssop at its prime, which is around Sprint to Autumn.
What to propagate
You can plant Hyssop from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Hyssop
Hyssop is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: Many herbs contain essential oils, which are the flavouring components of extracts.
Fact 2: Many gardeners use herbs for natural pest control.
These make growing Hyssop in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Hyssop in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Hyssop in your own home.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you learned plenty from this guide. Good luck gardening!
