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Lemon Balm

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Nov, 2016
By Sally Osgerby
Lemon Balm
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Lemon balm (Latin name – Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent which are used to flavour ice-creams and herbal teas. Lemon balm has a bushy habit and grows to a height of 50cm (20inches.) although it can be trimmed. It is vigorous and can take over, so is often grown in a pot or container.

lemon-balm

Lemon Balm will grow almost anywhere as long as it is not too dry, but prefers a fertile , well drained soil in full sun

Sowing Lemon Balm

  • Sow March to May.

  • Place seed on the surface of the seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost

  • Place in a propagator or a polythene bag and keep at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes up to 21 days.

  • Keep the compost relatively dry

  • Leave in a light place.

Care of Lemon Balm

  • Plant out Lemon balm plants between 12 and 15 inches (30 and 38 cm) apart.

  • Remove weeds regularly.

  • Water well in dry weather

  • Remove flowers to prevent self seeding.

Using Lemon Balm

  • Harvest the young leaves when they are 10cm hight and bright green.

  • Use the leaves of lemon balm in stuffings for fish & poultry.

  • used to flavour ice-creams and herbal teas

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