{"product_id":"little-ragu®-sweet-bay","title":"Little Ragu® Sweet Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Mediterranean flavor in a compact, space-saving package — fresh bay leaves year-round from a beautiful evergreen that fits any patio, balcony, or sunny window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Ragu® Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis 'Little Ragu') is a compact, upright selection of the classic Bay Laurel, bred to deliver all the culinary and ornamental value of the full-size tree in a more manageable size. The deep green, aromatic leaves pop against attractive reddish stems — as good-looking as it is useful. Harvest fresh bay leaves any time to bring bold, savory flavor to soups, sauces, braises, and stocks. Beyond the kitchen, it's a handsome evergreen that takes well to formal shaping as a topiary, a low hedge, or a container specimen for patios and sunny windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Ragu is the herb garden plant that earns its spot on looks alone — and then pays you back in the kitchen. The compact size makes it ideal for small spaces where a full-size Bay Laurel would overwhelm. It thrives in containers, which means you can move it indoors in cold climates and keep fresh bay leaves within reach year-round. The reddish stems against the deep green foliage give it a distinctive, ornamental quality that most herb plants lack. Grow it as a formal topiary, a low hedge, or just let it do its handsome thing in a pot by the kitchen door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade — best growth and fragrance in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; allow soil to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to 10°F (Zone 7); bring containers indoors below 20°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — low-maintenance and long-lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in large quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear anytime to maintain shape; takes formal pruning beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 ft tall (compact selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green aromatic leaves; reddish stems; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10 outdoors; container-friendly in all zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":50051113091320,"sku":"EDB-HER-RAG-NA-2G","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/7993-little-ragu-sweet-bay-close-up_5x_300ppi_wm.jpg?v=1784840054","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/little-ragu%c2%ae-sweet-bay","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}