Mediterranean Hartwort 'Kaukalithra'

$7.50

Aromatic annual herb native to the Mediterranean and very popular in Greece. It is a prized cooking herb, with its unique flavour and aroma reminiscent of chervil. It makes a great addition to traditional pies, soups and stews. It grows white umbrella like flowers which develop its beautiful oval shaped seeds. Grow in full to part sun in moist, sandy/loamy soil.

Aromatic annual herb native to the Mediterranean and very popular in Greece. It is a prized cooking herb, with its unique flavour and aroma reminiscent of chervil. It makes a great addition to traditional pies, soups and stews. It grows white umbrella like flowers which develop its beautiful oval shaped seeds. Grow in full to part sun in moist, sandy/loamy soil.

 

Health Benefits

  • Hartwort’s aromatic compounds aid digestion by stimulating gastric juices and reducing bloating. Adding it fresh to soups and stews can promote comfortable digestion and nutrient absorption.

  • This Mediterranean herb contains antioxidants that help combat free radicals, supporting overall health and potentially reducing inflammation when included in your diet.

  • Mediterranean Hartwort offers essential nutrients like vitamin C and potassium, which are important for immune function and maintaining electrolyte balance when consumed in meals.

  • Using Hartwort as a flavorful herb in cooking reduces the need for excessive salt or unhealthy fats, helping maintain healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular wellbeing.

 

Additional Information

Tordylium apulum

  • Aromatic annual herb native to the Mediterranean and very popular in Greece. 

  • The plant has a beautiful aroma and subtle flavour very similar to chervil. 

  • It is a prized cooking herb, with its unique flavour and aroma. It makes a great addition to traditional pies, soups and stews.

  • Leaves and stems can be harvested throughout winter and spring before the plant starts to bloom in summer. 

  • It grows white umbrella like flowers which develop its beautiful oval shaped seeds. 

  • Regular cutting back will ensure a longer harvesting season and encourage new growth. 

  • The plant prefers sandy and loamy soils and can be grown in full to part sun.

  • Will grow up to 40cm High and only spread about 20-30cm wide, with similar growing style to other annual cooking herbs such as dill and coriander.