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Lemon Balm
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Lemon balm is originally from the Eastern part of the Mediterranean basin (Turkey). It is now found all over the world, in every temperate region. It gives off a soft lemony smell when its leaves are rubbed. Lemon balm can be used in herbal teas, fresh or dried. The leaves, stalks, and flowers can be used.
The plant has been known since Ancient Greece, and used against stress, insomnia, and exhaustion. Lemon balm also has significant antispasmodic, antiviral, digestive, and anxiolytic properties.
Careful: Lemon balm seeds require moist and cold stratification prior to sowing.
Package: 150 seeds
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Melissa officinalis
Common names : Lemon balm, balm, common balm, balm mint
French : Mélisse, baume mélisse, mélisse citronnelle
Family : Lamiaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Perennial
Habit : Shrubby
Height : 60 to 80 cm
Width : 60 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 150 days
Sowing : Indoors in late March. Requires cold stratification in moist sand at least 2 weeks prior to sowing.
Depth : Surface, the seed needs light to germinate
Germination : 14 to 30 days
Soil : Any
Exposure : Part-shade to sunny
Planting : Transplant outside in late May or early June, depending on your area.
Plant spacing : 60 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations : Cut off the flowers before they produce seeds. This will prevent seed dispersal. Lemon balm can become invasive from its volunteer seedlings.
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