Mexican Giant Hyssop Plant
Mexican Giant Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an herbaceous plant growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
1 to 1.2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Tropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 75%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 4 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphids, Spider Mites
Improve soil drainage, increase air circulation, use neem oil