Bay leaf plant

Many people are surprised to discover that bay leaf does not come from a small herb like most other herbs and spices they use in their kitchen. Bay is a useful woodsy herb that adds flavor to savory dishes and helps to repel pests in your home. Bay is easy to grow and harvest.

Cultivate bay laurel for flavor & privacy. Get the details of planting & caring for bay leaf—expert tips on growing bay leaf in any climate.

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The bay leaf tree, also known as the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), is a versatile and aromatic plant that can be grown successfully in a pot, providing fresh bay leaves for culinary use. Whether you choose to propagate it from seeds, cuttings, or leaves, here’s a detailed guide to help…

Everything you need to know about growing bay trees to harvest bay leaves to use in your kitchen. Grow them in containers, planting, caring and harvesting.

Learn more about the magical properties, health benefits and uses of Bay Leaf on Terravara.

Bay leaf is a common herb, but what's the best way to use it, and what does it do? We'll cover uses for food, medicine, and pest control.

One mature bay tree will keep even the most dedicated cook in pungent bay leaves for a lifetime. But if you need more, it is not difficult to start growing a bay tree from cuttings. For more information on propagating cuttings from a bay tree, click here.

India Bay Leaf ‘Tejpatta’