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Herb : Lemon Balm
  • 1 packet (500 seeds)
  • Price: £1.69
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Herb : Lemon Balm

Hardy Perennial Herb

  • Height : 20 inches

Description

A bushy herb, resembling mint in appearance, with a strong lemon scent when rubbed. The leaves make a calming balm tea. Height to 50cm (20in) but can be trimmed.

Can be invasive. Best grown in a pot/container.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to May. Place seed on the surface of seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagatoror seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes up to 21 days. Keep compost on the dry side at all times. Do not exclude light.

Aftercare

Apply a mulch of compost for added winter protection.

Kitchen Notes

Delicious added to stuffing, used with fish, poultry and even added to drinks to impart the lemon flavour.