Cultivate your own Green Bay Laurel Plant (Laurus nobilis) from premium-quality non-GMO seeds. Known for its glossy, aromatic leaves, Bay Laurel is a cherished evergreen herb used in both cooking and ornamental gardening. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions and brings timeless elegance to patios, borders, and container gardens.

Bay Laurel not only adds fragrance and flavor to your kitchen but also creates a lush green presence in your outdoor space. It’s a slow-growing, hardy plant that adapts well to trimming and shaping, perfect for hedging or decorative topiary designs.

Features

• Produces aromatic, evergreen foliage used for cooking and decoration

• Ideal for container, patio, and garden planting

• Excellent for hedges, topiary, or ornamental use

• Non-GMO and heirloom-quality seeds for natural cultivation

• Hardy perennial suited to warm and temperate climates

• Tolerates pruning and shaping for landscape design

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Laurus nobilis

• Common Name: Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay

• Type: Evergreen perennial shrub

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between watering

• Zones: USDA Hardiness Zones 8–11

• Season: Plant in spring for best results

• Height: 10–30 feet (when mature, with pruning manageable at smaller sizes)

• Spread: 8–12 feet wide

• Germination Time: 6–12 weeks

• Planting Depth: ½ inch below soil surface

• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for optimal germination

• Fertilizer: Balanced organic fertilizer during growing season

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial shrub

• Growth Habit: Dense, rounded, evergreen foliage

Planting Guide

1. Soak Laurus nobilis seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

2. Sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil or seed trays.

3. Maintain soil moisture without overwatering.

4. Keep in a warm, bright area between 65–75°F.

5. Germination takes 6–12 weeks—be patient, as Bay Laurel is slow to start.

6. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost or grow in containers year-round.