Dig in ample amounts of compost and rotted manure before planting. Keep well watered during dry periods provided temperatures are over 20 degrees celsius. In cooler conditions, reduce watering. Prune straggly side shoots from young plants. By seed or cuttings.
Various insects can damage leaves, otherwise relatively free.
Flower buds are dried to provide commercial cloves. Medicinal and culinary uses, and can be used as a moth repellent amongst clothing. Flowers are small and pink, and fruits are small, round balls turning from green to brown as they dry out. Prefers a moist, fertile, well drained soil. Grow similar to parsley.