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Lemon balm

Lemon balm

  • Product number: 340000
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Melissa officinalis

For centuries, this delightfully lemon-scented and tasting herb has been known for its rejuvenating and soothing effects! Lemon balm tea with a little honey is a tried and tested nightcap... But also try using a leaf in a soft drink or in a salad. Furthermore, the leaves are used with eel, fish and meat dishes (do not bake or boil with them) and in liqueur or wine making.

Names:
Latin: Melissa officinalis
Dutch: Citroenmelisse
Also: Melissa
English: Balm

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Sowing method: May-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C. Cover the sown seeds with a (fleece) cloth to prevent drying out. Move to a cooler spot after emergence. Some will germinate quickly; there is a long germination period for latecomers.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: White to pale yellow flowers
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Bees
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Melissa officinalis
  • Dutch: Lemon balm
  • Also known as: Melissa
  • English: Balm
  • All year round

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