Lemon balm is a medicinal and seasoning herb. Perennial up to 90 cm high. Direct sowing not recommended. Germinates in light. Autumn planting until mid September. Likes rich fertile soil, not too dry and warm. Favours sunny or half shade conditions. Also available as seed discs.
Characteristics
Botanical name: Melissa officinalisSpecific qualities: germinates in light, young plants are frost sensitiveVegetation period: perennial
Cultivation
Seed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 10 g/100 m²Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 3Seed required for 1000 (ø 10 cm)-pots: 6 gSowing depth: lightly coveredSowing times: indoors from mid March; planting out from MayDistance between rows and plants (cm): 50 x 40 cm
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Origin
Multiplier: Dorfgemeinschaft Hohenroth, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, Saatzucht Rose, Suet GmbH, Waldhof / Thomas MauerCerifications: Demeter
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