Melissa officinalis
Labiatae
Temperature
- Germination: 18-22°C
- Growth: 18-25°C
Light
- Lemon balm does best with plenty of light.
- More exposure to light promotes better essential oil production.
- 12 to 14 hours per day is recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- You can choose any type of soil, preferably high in organic matter and with good drainage.
- For lemon balm, we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 28 to 34 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.
HOW TO START
- Lemon Balm reproduces easily from seed. You can also duplicate through cuttings
WATERING & CARE
- Water regularly.
- Little fertilization is needed.
How To Use
- The most tender leaves and buds (with an intense lemon smell) can be harvested for use in the kitchen. Try it to flavor fruit salads or frozen cocktails.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium: - mg
Phosphorus: - mg
Calcium: - mg
Sodium: - mg
Iron: - mg
Melissa officinalis
Labiatae
Temperature
- Germination: 18-22°C
- Growth: 18-25°C
Light
- Lemon balm does best with plenty of light.
- More exposure to light promotes better essential oil production.
- 12 to 14 hours per day is recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- You can choose any type of soil, preferably high in organic matter and with good drainage.
- For lemon balm, we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 28 to 34 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.
HOW TO START
- Lemon Balm reproduces easily from seed. You can also duplicate through cuttings
WATERING & CARE
- Water regularly.
- Little fertilization is needed.
How To Use
- The most tender leaves and buds (with an intense lemon smell) can be harvested for use in the kitchen. Try it to flavor fruit salads or frozen cocktails.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium: - mg
Phosphorus: - mg
Calcium: - mg
Sodium: - mg
Iron: - mg
