Description
Bay leaf also is 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 a culinary herb. it works as a flavouring agent, especially in biryani, soups, meat, stews and sauces.
True Cinnamon care
Spring or Fall planting is recommended, especially in hot areas. Spring shipments should arrive after the ground has thawed and danger of hard frost has passed. Fall shipments should arrive several weeks before freezing weather, although you can plant later if you will mulch the plants.
Preparing for your new daylilies.Work your ground in advance, incorporating organic material such as compost or well-rotted manure if possible. Spacing-Daylily plants come in a wide range of sizes, but here are some general guidelines to follow: Small Flower & Miniatures: 16″ to 24″ Large Flowers: 18″ to 30″ For a closed bed or border: 12″ to 18″
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | -35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
| Harvest Season | You can start to harvest bay once the plant is a couple of years old. The leaves should be dried before use, as the fresh bay is bitter. The best wait time is around 48 to 72 hours from the time you pick a leaf. I know you get long-dried bay leaves at the store, but the freshly dried leaves have better, deeper flavor. |
True Cinnamon special feature
Bay leaf is a favorite in cooking. It is commonly used whole in stews, sauces and soups.
True Cinnamon uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is also used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Unverified information Root and leaves-used in intermittent fevers, biliousness, jaundice; also in rheumatic affections; bruised in salt water, used in skin diseases
- A decoction of the root bark is given to women to control fits at the time of delivery
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