Kitchen Bay Leaf

Edible

Indoor/Outdoor

Enhance your kitchen garden with our Kitchen Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic evergreen shrub perfect for culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike. This versatile herb thrives both indoors and outdoors, adding fresh flavour to your dishes and a touch of green to your space all year round.

Features

Aromatic Culinary Herb: Ideal for enhancing various recipes.
Easy to Grow and Maintain: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Indoor and Outdoor Use: Versatile placement options.
Evergreen Foliage: Maintains its beauty throughout the year.
Urban Garden Friendly: Perfect for limited spaces and apartment gardens.

Culinary Uses

Our Kitchen Bay Leaf is a staple in many dishes, from hearty stews and casseroles to barbecue delights. Add a few leaves during cooking to impart a rich, aromatic flavour, and enjoy the benefits of fresh, home-grown herbs in your culinary creations.

Care Instructions

Watering Needs: Keep well-watered during the growing season; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
Pruning: Tolerates extensive pruning to shape and encourage bushier growth.
Feeding: Use slow-release fertilizers to provide essential nutrients.
Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade for optimal growth.
Soil Type: Thrives in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

Benefits for Your Garden

The Kitchen Bay Leaf not only enhances your cooking but also adds ornamental value to your garden. Its dark green, lustrous leaves provide a beautiful contrast to other plants, and it supports pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem. Suitable for all our herb plants and available as part of our Bay Leaf Plants collection.

Technical Specifications

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Eventual Height: Up to 20 feet
Spread: 10 feet
Pot Size: 10cm pot
Hardiness: Borderline hardy in UK climates

Ensure your kitchen and garden flourish with our reliable Kitchen Bay Leaf Plant, backed by AcquaGarden’s 100% happiness guarantee. Enjoy high-quality plants, fast and secure delivery, and bespoke protective packaging for a hassle-free gardening experience.

Details

Kitchen Bay Leaf is a versatile and aromatic herb, known for its evergreen leaves that are perfect for cooking and adding flavour to dishes. Ideal for sunny spots, these plants thrive in both gardens and containers.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
Produces plenty of aromatic, evergreen leaves
Harvest period year-round

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 1 Litre pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Delivery & Guarantee

Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun to Semi-Shade
Position	Sheltered but sunny
Soil	Moist but Well-Drained
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	Medium
Hardiness	Winter Hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	30cm
Height and Spread	1000cm x 300cm
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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What You Need To Know About “Kitchen Bay Leaf”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Kitchen Bay Leaf is perfect for cooking and adding flavour to dishes, thriving in sunny spots and producing many aromatic, evergreen leaves.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
Produces plenty of aromatic, evergreen leaves
Harvest period year-round

Kitchen Bay Leaf is perfect for cooking and adding flavour to dishes, thriving in sunny spots and producing many aromatic, evergreen leaves.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
Produces plenty of aromatic, evergreen leaves
Harvest period year-round

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Kitchen Bay Leaf, whether in garden beds, containers, or herb gardens. Keep them well watered and ensure proper drainage.

Bay Leaf plants need sun and well-drained soil, so choose a sunny to partially shaded spot
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Kitchen Bay Leaf, whether in garden beds, containers, or herb gardens. Keep them well watered and ensure proper drainage.

Bay Leaf plants need sun and well-drained soil, so choose a sunny to partially shaded spot
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Kitchen Bay Leaf plants grow steadily and produce a lot of leaves. With good care and a little attention, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest of aromatic bay leaves!

Water regularly, especially in dry weather. Ensure containers have good drainage
Feed with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks to encourage growth
Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth
Check for pests like scale insects and treat with organic solutions if needed

Kitchen Bay Leaf plants grow steadily and produce a lot of leaves. With good care and a little attention, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest of aromatic bay leaves!

Water regularly, especially in dry weather. Ensure containers have good drainage
Feed with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks to encourage growth
Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth
Check for pests like scale insects and treat with organic solutions if needed

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Kitchen Bay Leaf?

Kitchen Bay Leaf thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and can be grown in pots or directly in the ground. Ensure the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

How do I care for Kitchen Bay Leaf during the growing season?

Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged leaves. Bay leaves can be harvested year-round, but the best flavour comes from mature, dark green leaves.

What are common pests and diseases affecting Kitchen Bay Leaf and how can I manage them?

Common pests include aphids and scale insects. Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to manage infestations. Bay trees are generally resistant to diseases, but ensure good air circulation and avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.