{"product_id":"bay-leaf-tree-laurus-nobilis-sweet-bay","title":"Bay Leaf Tree (Laurus Nobilis - Sweet Bay)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur bay trees, also know as \"Bay Laurel\" or \"Sweet Bay\", are the perfect gift for any avid cook and a must in your herb gardening efforts. Our sweet bay trees have a thick woody stem and gorgeous, waxy green leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smell of this noble herb reminds you of balsam, clove, mint, and some say even honey! This popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegrowers-exchange.com\/Culinary_Herb_s\/79.htm\"\u003eculinary herb\u003c\/a\u003e has beautiful, broad shiny leaves and is slow growing but easy to care for. Difficult to grow from seed, bay plants can take up to 6 months to germinate, so patience is very important with this Mediterranean native.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bay leaf is well known for its use in hearty stews and other long-simmering dishes. The slightly sharp, peppery, almost bitter taste adds much to dinner. Add the whole leaves at the beginning of the cooking process and remember to remove them before serving. \u003cb\u003eSweet bay\u003c\/b\u003e makes a good meal great by adding its earthy taste and when kept in proper conditions, has a long shelf life of about a year. We are proud to offer bay leaf tree plants for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBays have also been very important \u003ca title=\"Medicinal Herbs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegrowers-exchange.com\/Medicinal_Herb_s\/121.htm\"\u003emedicinally\u003c\/a\u003e and culturally throughout time. A symbol of high class and victory in Greek and Roman history, crowns of bay leaves were worn by athletes, scholars, politicians and the upper class. Medicinally, Bays have been used to treat earaches, rashes caused by poison ivy, rheumatism, arthritis and even high blood pressure. The pungent oil found in Bays also makes a great natural insect repellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emerald Island Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935443570931,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/emeraldigc.myshopify.com\/products\/bay-leaf-tree-laurus-nobilis-sweet-bay","provider":"Emerald Island Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}