HERB-MINT-LEMON (Bee Balm)
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Monarda citriodora
HERB-MINT-LEMON (Bee Balm) is part of the mint family with refreshing lemon flavoured leaves, with the tang of lemon & the menthol of mint. It has been around for hundreds of years & is widely known for its many uses. Commonly used as a medicinal tea & as an effective nerve tonic, it calms the nerves & soothes anxiety and tension. Dried it emits a relaxing scent & is often used in aromatherapy. Can tolerate dry soil, & requires little water or direct sunlight. Several stems grow from the base & are lined with pairs of lance-shaped leaves. It grows quickly during spring, reaching up to almost 1 metre high & blooms with white, purple & pink flowers. The plant dies with the first frost, & although it is an annual, its seed can germinate & grow the following year.
Thin out when large enough to handle, so that they are finally 30cm apart. Provide additional water if necessary until the plants reach 30cm.
SKU: HMT-L
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| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 30 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 12 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to early Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual / Perennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct / raise seedlings |
| Soil Type | Well-drained, sandy loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Soil Temperature | 18 - 24 °C (64 - 75 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | None required |
| Sowing Depth | 0.3 cm (0.1 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 15 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 80 - 90 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Basil, Tomatoes, Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | None specific |
| Pests | Aphids, Spider mites |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew |
| Seeds per pack | 690 |
| Min temperature (C) | 15 |
| Max temperature (C) | 25 |
HERB-MINT-LEMON (Bee Balm)
$3.50
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