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Lemon balm is a long-lived plant that can grow up to a meter high, producing small, beautiful, white flowers from June to September. It smells like lemon, and the scent is especially strong when you crush the leaves between your fingers. The plant originates from the Middle East and is now grown in Europe, North Africa, and America. The best time for propagation is in February in a sunny place indoors. The seeds should be spread on moist coconut substrate or organic herb soil and lightly pressed. Cover the seed container with clear film to prevent the soil from drying out, but remember to make some holes in the clear film and remove it completely every other or third day for about 2 hours. Place the seed container in a bright and warm place with a temperature between 20°C and 25°C and keep the soil surface moist, but not wet. The first seedlings will appear after two to five weeks. Seedlings already raised indoors can be planted out at the beginning of May. The plant needs sun, warmth, and a sheltered place to produce its full aroma. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Water your plant as soon as the top layer of soil has dried out. Fertilize the plant very sparingly with compost or organic fertilizer for herbs, or do not fertilize at all. In late autumn, the plant retracts all above-ground parts and its leaves and flowers wither. You can then cut the plant down near the ground, and your lemon balm will hibernate in its underground rhizome. Container plants, on the other hand, must be wrapped for frost protection in winter and stored in a dark and cool place for hibernation. Continue to water the plant in winter, but only moderately and on frost-free days.
| Model Part Number | Melissa officinalis |
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| Brand | SAFLAX |
