HERB-MINT-LEMON (Bee Balm)
HERB-MINT-LEMON (Bee Balm)
A$3.50
Availability: In stock
Monarda citriodora
HERB-MINT-LEMON (Bee Balm) is part of the mint family with refreshing lemon flavoured leaves, with the tang of lemon & the menthol of mint. It has been around for hundreds of years & is widely known for its many uses. Commonly used as a medicinal tea & as an effective nerve tonic, it calms the nerves & soothes anxiety and tension. Dried it emits a relaxing scent & is often used in aromatherapy. Can tolerate dry soil, & requires little water or direct sunlight. Several stems grow from the base & are lined with pairs of lance-shaped leaves. It grows quickly during spring, reaching up to almost 1 metre high & blooms with white, purple & pink flowers. The plant dies with the first frost, & although it is an annual, its seed can germinate & grow the following year.
Thin out when large enough to handle, so that they are finally 30cm apart. Provide additional water if necessary until the plants reach 30cm.
| Germination Time (Days) | 10 – 30 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 12 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to early Autumn
Temperature Range
15 - 25 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual / Perennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun to Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow direct / raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
pH
6.0 - 7.0
Soil Temperature
18 - 24 °C (64 - 75 °F)
Seed Preparation
None required
Sowing Depth
0.3 cm (0.1 inches)
Plant Spacing
20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches)
Row spacing
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches)
Watering
Moderate
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 15 days
Harvest Time (Days)
80 - 90 days
Good Companion Plants
Basil, Tomatoes, Marigolds
Bad Companion Plants
None specific
Pests
Aphids, Spider mites
Diseases
Powdery mildew
More About Us
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
