Growing Angelica

Angelica archangelica : Apiaceae / the umbelliferae family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
            S S S S    
              T T T T  
                P P P  

(Best months for growing Angelica in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 45 cm apart
  • Harvest in approximately 18 months. Angelica archangelica has slightly dull leaves, not shiny..
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Any herbs that like damp, shady areas - mint, lemon balm

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22 Oct 16, marinda (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Dear Alison, I am from KZN and would love to have some of your angelica seed. Please advice me how can I get from you and when will be the best time? I can't find anything in the super markets like the cherries? May be they don't supply it anymore to shops? Thank you. Marinda
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02 Mar 15, Remona Engelbrecht (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hallo, I would also like to know where I can buy Angelica seeds or plants in South Africa. Or maybe from a reputable website that sells seeds?
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04 Feb 14, Farahdiba Stephanus (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
good day, could u please inform me where i could pruchase angelica plant or seedlings? i reside in the western cape, cape winelands area, tulbagh.
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04 Sep 18, Wendy Goode (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have just bought two large Angelica plants from Stark Ayres, West Coast Village branch (Parklands). They are about to flower and are extremely healthy.
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18 Jan 16, Remona Engelbrecht (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Good day, I found some seeds on livingseeds.co.za
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16 Dec 13, simon (Australia - temperate climate)
You can buy angelica Keiskei seed from 4season seeds .com.au . the seed is a bit hard to get started but well worth it i will have small seedlings later in the season
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15 Sep 13, Patricia (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
How do I know which type of angelica I have? It has lovely green shiny leaves which have a very firm feel. It is still a small plant in a pot. As I live in a very cold, frosty place, I dont know how it will tolerate the frost. Any hints! Thank you.
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05 May 13, Margie (Australia - temperate climate)
There's a wonderful herb lady who does the farmers' markets around Melbourne. I purchased some Angelica seedlings from her at Kallista market yesterday; she had well over 100 different types of herbs for sale, many that I'd never seen nor even heard of!! Full of garden wisdom too :)
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07 May 12, Ronald E. Bequeath (USA - Zone 5a climate)
I have found a plant near my wetlands that is over six feet tall and has all the chaaracteristics of the Angelica plant 1. how can I be sure it is angelica and not a poisonous relative and 2. Can I transplant the plant or is it better to plant only seeds?
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02 Mar 18, Larry Mac (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Can you cut a small sample that is representative of the whole plant and take it to the local county extension service. They should be able to identify for you.
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