Lemon Bee Balm, organic seeds
Eco
Information
Very beautiful, approximately 60-80 cm tall plant with light pink-purple to white flowers. It emits a strong scent of lemon. Actually, lemon mint is a perennial plant, but is poorly winter-hardy in our open field in zone 3. Light, well drained soil and winter cover increase the chance of overwintering. The tea mint originally comes from North America, where it has long been used as a spice and medicinal plant. The leaves are good in salads, in jams and jellies, for teas and potpourri, fresh or dried. Much appreciated by pollinators. The seeds are sown
shallow indoors in April and planted out after the risk of frost with a distance of 35-40 cm.
A portion contains about 40 seeds.
| Product number: | K565 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Monarda citriodora |
| Botanic family: | The Mint Family - Lamiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial* |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: April |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 20-22°C |
| Germination time: | 10–15 days |
| Plant spacing: | 35-40 cm |
| Row spacing: | 50-60 cm |
| Height: | 60-80 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun–partial shade |
| Harvest/blooming: | July-August |
| Seeds/g: | 2700 |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow shallowly indoors in April and plant outside after the risk of frost is over.*May be periennial only in south of Sweden.
Spacing
Set out with 35-40 cm of mutual space.Harvest
The leaves can be used in salads, jam, tea and so on. Fresh or dried. The flowers are excellent for cutting as well.Seed
About 2700 seeds/g.A portion contains about 40 seeds.
