Lemon Balm Limoncello - Seeds
Lemon Balm Limoncello - Seeds
Melissa officinalis Limoncello
Lemon Balm, Common Balm, Balm Mint
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Description
The 'Limoncello' Lemon Balm is a distinct variety of Melissa officinalis, with an aromatic plant and a pronounced lemon fragrance. It quickly forms a bushy, rounded clump, vigorous and well-branched, with wavy, toothed, dark green leaves, adorned with summer flowering white bells. Sowing is done from March to May and from September to November for harvests from May to October.
Native to the Mediterranean region, Lemon Balm belongs to the Lamiaceae family, like mint, with which it is sometimes initially confused. It is a very melliferous perennial herb. Its name actually comes from the Greek word "melissa", meaning "bee". Lemon Balm is also known as Lemon Balm, referring to the lemon scent of its leaves, ideal for repelling mosquitoes in the summer!
This plant is so easy to grow that it can thrive for a long time in a pot, provided it is regularly divided. Plant it alone, otherwise it quickly takes up the vital space of its neighbours. Its lemon scent repels mosquitoes, so plant it in a pot near the area where you have your meals on beautiful summer evenings, and even better, prepare a few small bouquets to place on the table.
The flavour of Lemon Balm is suitable for both savoury dishes and desserts, not to mention hot or cold drinks. Finely chopped, the leaves enhance salads and all kinds of raw vegetables, sauces, soups...
Harvest: The harvest takes place from May to October, as needed. It is in June that it concentrates its aromatic qualities the most.
Storage: Lemon Balm leaves freeze very well. Drying yields fairly good results, but the leaves only retain their fragrance for a few months. To dry them, hang the stems in a well-ventilated, shady area, then store the leaves in airtight jars.
Gardener's tip: Lemon Balm is appreciated by all plants, especially broad beans and beans, and its lemon fragrance repels mosquitoes, aphids, and flies. Plant it at the base of roses and fruit trees to protect them from aphids.
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Botanical data
Melissa
officinalis
Limoncello
Lamiaceae
Lemon Balm, Common Balm, Balm Mint
Cultivar or hybrid
Perennial
Planting and care
Sowing of Lemon Balm :
It likes rather fertile, light, clayey and deep soils, but will be able to settle anywhere. The sowing is done in spring, from March to May. Sow in pots containing a mixture of 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 garden soil and 1/3 sand. Thin out. Transplant the plants in place in September, with a spacing of 50/60cm (20/24in), in the sun or partial shade.
The feet will be divided and replanted in spring and autumn. Take out the clump with a fork-spade, divide it into several parts, and replant immediately.
Cultivating Lemon Balm :
Water well for the two months following the sowing or planting in spring. Cut the clump, almost to ground level, twice a year: in July, when the plant blooms, to promote the appearance of new foliage and prevent untimely sowings; in March, to remove old stems and allow new ones to form. The young shoots will quickly appear. Do not throw away the cut branches: dry the finest ones, in bundles, upside down, in a well-ventilated and dark room. They will make delicious herbal teas or perfume your closets.
It is a resistant plant that tolerates summer drought once well established. It is not known to have any diseases or parasites.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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