Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis
Perennial tea and medicinal plant. The pleasant smell of the fresh herb keeps flies away. Indoor germination and thinning out in bunches is recommended.
Perennial tea and medicinal plant. The pleasant smell of the fresh herb keeps flies away. Indoor germination and thinning out in bunches is recommended.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | perennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | good for pollinators |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Melissa officinalis | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 20-40 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40-60 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.