Sarah Wilkins
3 August 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Wormwood in Perth. In this post, we will look at all the steps needed to grow Wormwood in your backyard or balcony.
Growing herbs at home is one of the most satisfying things to do. The best part is that it’s extremely easy as well. As beneficial as herbs are for all of us, what is many times overlooked is the joy that herb gardening can bring.
Best time to grow Wormwood in Perth
The best time to grow this tasty herb in Perth, is between Mar-May, Sep-Nov.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Wormwood grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow fine in a good pot with quality soil.
How much sun is best?
Wormwood thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun.
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 Wormwood
If you are growing Wormwood in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a well drained 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?
Wormwood needs Regular watering. 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 Wormwood?
You can harvest Wormwood at its prime, which is around at full size.
What to propagate
You can plant Wormwood from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Wormwood
Wormwood is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: The actual word “herb” is derived from “Herbs”, a Latin word which means blades, grass or green stalks.
Fact 2: Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines and for spiritual purposes.
These make growing Wormwood in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Wormwood in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Wormwood in your backyard or balcony.
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!
