Description
About Bay leaf (True Cinnamon)
- Bay leaf also known as sweet laurel leaf is a dried leaf or ever green shrub that belongs the family of Lauraceae and whose botanical name is Laurus nobilis. Bay leaf is indigenous to Asia and reflects the shape of elliptical and the size of bay leaves vary from 2.
- 5 to s cm in length & 1.5 to 2.5 in breadth. In india, bay leaves are popularly known as Tej patta in Hindi and mainly used as culinary herb. It works as a flavouring agent especially in biryani, soups, meat, stews and sauces. Plant Specifications
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 18 inch |
| Plant Spread | 6-8 inch |
*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
| Common Name | Bay Leaf |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 10-12 Feet |
| Comparability | Can be grown on Terrace & Land |
| Bloom Time | All Time |
| Pot Size | Min 15”width x 18-22” depth |
| Sunlight | · More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant. |
| Watering | · Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. · Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | · The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
| Fertilizer | · During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
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