Red Bergamot, organic seeds
Information
Tea mint is an exciting plant with a wide range of uses. Native Americans in North America have taught us that this plant can be used as a delicious tea but also as a medicine for nausea, menstrual cramps, coughs and problems with the bronchi. Young fresh leaves can end up in a salad. The ruffled flowers can be used as decoration. In addition, it is popular with many pollinators. Tea mint can be grown as a perennial if it gets good conditions with a sheltered, well-drained location.
A portion contains about 40 seeds.
| Product number: | K567 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Monarda didyma |
| Botanic family: | The Mint Family - Lamiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | Yes |
| Sowing time: | February-April |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 20-24 degrees |
| Germination time: | 14-28 days |
| Plant spacing: | 60-80 cm |
| Row spacing: | 70-90 cm |
| Height: | 110 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun–partial shade |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–September |
| Seeds/g: | 1300-1500 seeds |
| Other: | Light germinating. May need stratification |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow very shallow indoors in a bright location, about 0.2 cm deep, fairly early in spring to get a larger plant the same year.
If it doesn’t germinate, it may need to be placed in the fridge for a few weeks. After that, keep it at room temperature or, preferably, slightly warmer. It can also be sown outside, in a greenhouse or a similarly protected spot.
Spacing
Keep 60–80 cm between plants and 70–80 cm between rows.Harvest
Both flowers and leaves can be used for tea. In salads, the tender green leaves are usually preferred.
If you want it to survive the winter safely (only south of Sweden), it should be planted in a sunny spot where it won’t be at risk of becoming too wet during winter.
Seed
1300-1500 seeds/gramA portion contains about 40 seeds.
