Melissa officinalis
Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
South & Central America
Description
Lemon balm is a herbaceous upright perennial.It grows as a bushy, leafy herb with a pleasant lemon smell and small white flowers.
Plant
Lemon balm has lemon-scented, oval, toothed leaves that are heavily veined or quilted from 2 to 3 inches long arranged opposite one another on four-sided stems. Leave are coarsely toothed with a bristly surface.
Maturity
Harvest starts from 35-40 days
Environment
Well drained red loamy soil. Natural sunlight. Water whenever surface soil is dry. Suitable under protective condition. It prefers a soil pH of 6.7 to 7.3.
Grow lemon balm with broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage family plants
Planting & Growing Instructions
Sow the seeds on the surface of the soil. Regularly apply nutrients and plant protection.
Height after growth
70–170 cm
Planting Season
Year round
Note
Used as seeds only and not for consumption.Seeds to be sown before expiry date