Common hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.)

The origin, the biological features, the food and medical value of common hyssop are presented. The agro-technology of growing of common hyssop in condition of central Russia is described. Two common hyssop varieties of VNIISSOK’s breeding included in to the State Register of selective breeding results (plant variety) of Russia are presented. Currently, the laboratory of breeding and seed development of leaf vegetable and spices crops of VNIISSOK is working on the initial breeding material for development of new varieties of common hyssop based on collected and local populations of Hyssopus officinalis L. Evaluation and selection of genotypes with various colors of pink are conducted in breeding nursery.