Melissa officinalis seeds

Melissa officinalis seeds

Planting description：

Germination temperature: 20-25 degrees
Growth temperature: 20-35 degrees
Germination time: 8-10 days
Plant height: 40-50cm
Crown width of adult plant:30-40cm
Sowing to flowering: 150-160days
Light needs: Likes full sun and half shade
Flowering color: white colors

Characteristics:Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia.

Lemon balm thrives in moist, well-draining soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy or clay soils. Lemon balm is a hardy plant and can adapt to various climates, although it tends to prefer cooler temperatures.

Lemon balm is widely used in culinary and medicinal applications. The leaves are used fresh or dried as a flavoring agent in teas, herbal infusions, salads, desserts, and savory dishes. Lemon balm is known for its calming and soothing properties and is often used in herbal preparations to promote relaxation, ease stress, and support sleep. It is also used in aromatherapy and as an ingredient in personal care products.

Lemon balm is valued for its delightful lemon fragrance, versatile culinary uses, and potential medicinal benefits. It is commonly grown in herb gardens, used in teas and infusions, and appreciated for its calming properties.