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