Melissa Lemon Balm
$3.99
Lemon Balm is a bushy herbaceous plant with green and toothed leaves. Very aromatic, its foliage gives off a pleasant lemon scent that enhances both savory and sweet dishes. In summer, it produces small flowers that attract bees. Perennial plant (in zone 5 and +).
Additional information
Seeds | ~500 |
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Growing tips
Germination conditions:
- depth of sowing: above ground (press seeds lightly into the soil, but do not cover them)
- optimal temperature for germination: 18 to 22ºC
- time for germination: 14 to 21 days
- to accelerate germination, soak the seeds 24 hours in warm water before sowing or subject them to a cold treatment (stratification*)
When to sow:
- Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area OR
- direct seeding after any risk of frost in spring or fall
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 cm
- between rows: 45 cm
Height of the plants: 60 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: sun or light shade
When to harvest: 65 days for young leaves, 90 days for a mature plant
*For cold treatment (stratification) prior to germination: soak the seeds in water 24 hours before sowing. Then place the pot wrapped in a transparent plastic bag in the refrigerator for 7 days. After stratification, germinate under the usual conditions of heat and light.
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