HERB Lemon Balm ORGANIC.
HERB Lemon Balm ORGANIC.
Grow in a container. Just £2.20 for 300 seeds.
HERB
Lemon Balm ORGANIC
Difficulty Rating = Medium
Plant Info
Height 40-60cm
Planting and sowing instructions
Sow March To May. Harvest June to September. Grow from March to May on good seed compost and cover thinly with compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a polythene bag. Germination takes up to 21 days. Grow on in cooler conditions until large enough to go outdoors. Acclimatize to outdoors over 7days. Plant 30cm apart. This plant is vigorous so growing in containers is best.
Companion planting information
Grow in a container it attracts bees. With its sweet move it amongst edibles.
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