Lemon balm 'Mia'
Lemon balm 'Mia' 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.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Melissa officinalisVegetation period: perennialSpecific qualities: germinates in light, young plants are frost sensitiveUse of flowers: Balcony/pots, Good for insects and bees, Scent plant, Teekraut
Origin
Multiplier: Dorfgemeinschaft Hohenroth, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, Saatzucht Rose, Suet GmbH, Waldhof / Thomas Mauer Cerifications: Demeter
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 gDistance between rows and plants (cm): 50 x 40 cmSowing depth: lightly coveredSowing date: indoors from mid March; planting out from May