Sweet Cicely

[keepitgreen]

I am really interested in growing some Sweet Cicely after reading about it in the latest issue of GYO...

The idea of growing a herb that you can use instead of Sugar (or less sugar) sounds amazing.

Has anyone got any idea of where I can get it from as my local garden centre didn't have it and I can't recall ever seeing it before?



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[vegboi]

I am really interested in growing some Sweet Cicely after reading about it in the latest issue of GYO...

The idea of growing a herb that you can use instead of Sugar (or less sugar) sounds amazing.

Has anyone got any idea of where I can get it from as my local garden centre didn't have it and I can't recall ever seeing it before?



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I read about this and thought about doing the same - let me know how u get on


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[noviceveggrower]

Hi.
I saw that plant and thought it was quite interesting. So looked on line and found a couple advertised on ebay but also this place to.


http://www.usefulplants.co.uk/sites/...eet_cecily.jpg

Hopefully this link Useful Plants Forest Garden - Agroforestry project and plant nursery in Somerset has worked.

[Alison]

I have a packet of seeds and it says to sow in late summer / autumn. Personally I'm not keen on the taste but OH likes it and I've used a sprig or two in sloe gin.


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[Olorin2001]

Three times I tried growing from seed, no germination.
So I bought a couple of plants on eBay.

[Scarlet]

I'm not keen on the taste but the plant is gorgeous in the garden.

[Ocelot]

I grow it, although it is rare in garden centres. The leaves smell strongly of aniseed, and it grows just about anywhere you put it.

Have you tried growing Stevia (Sweet herb of paraguay)? The leaves are really sweet, but the plants are tender.

[Ocelot]

Online Garden Supplies UK - Bird feeders, Plants, Giftware & More is where I get it from (I haven't ordered online, but apparently they do it).

You could also try Welcome to Jekka's Herb Farm | Specialising in Organic, Culinary, Aromatic, Decorative and Medicinal Herbs or Home Scent Herbs - Buy Herbs Online - Buy Christmas Gifts - Herbs - Gifts - Buy Gift Vouchers - Buy Gift Tokens - Buy Gardening Gifts - Valentines Day Gifts - Plugs - Plants - Norfolk Herbs - Wedding Favours

I've bought from the latter and they are very good.

[mothhawk]

Three times I tried growing from seed, no germination.
So I bought a couple of plants on eBay.

I've tried three times with seed over the last two years, and still no joy. I put it in the fridge for six weeks because it needs chilling to let it know winter has passed, but still the seeds won't grow. They don't rot away either, though, so it has me a bit confused

I think I shall have to buy a plant, but I hate to be defeated like this.

Does anyone have a good tip for getting the seed to grow?