Lemon balm

Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a robust perennial mint-family herb with a lemony scent. It grows vigorously, is undemanding and thrives in soil, coco and hydro.

Güncellendi:

Important notes

in a bed: Lemon balm self-seeds readily and spreads. Cut it back before it sets seed or keep it in a pot.

Işık

Bright to full sun, 14–16 h; tolerates some part shade.

Sulama

Keep evenly moist; likes things slightly damper than Mediterranean herbs, but no waterlogging.

Sıcaklık

18–28 °C; hardy, re-sprouts in spring.

Nem

50–65 %.

Yönteme ve evreye göre hedef değerler

Hidro
Evre pH EC (mS/cm) Su °C Hava °C Nem % Işık s Süre (gün)
Çimlenme 5.8–6.5 0.4–0.8 18–22 18–24 60–70 15 14
Fide 5.8–6.5 0.8–1.2 18–22 16–24 55–65 15 25
Vejetatif 5.8–6.7 1.2–1.8 18–22 18–28 50–65 15 35
Hasat 5.8–6.7 1.2–1.6 18–22 18–28 50–65 14 35
Toprak
Evre pH EC (mS/cm) Su °C Hava °C Nem % Işık s Süre (gün)
Çimlenme 6.1–6.8 0.4–0.8 18–24 60–70 15 14
Fide 6.1–6.8 0.8–1.2 16–24 55–65 15 25
Vejetatif 6.1–7 1.2–1.8 18–28 50–65 15 35
Hasat 6.1–7 1.2–1.6 18–28 50–65 14 35
Hindistan cevizi
Evre pH EC (mS/cm) Su °C Hava °C Nem % Işık s Süre (gün)
Çimlenme 5.8–6.5 0.4–0.8 18–22 18–24 60–70 15 14
Fide 5.8–6.5 0.8–1.2 18–22 16–24 55–65 15 25
Vejetatif 5.8–6.7 1.2–1.8 18–22 18–28 50–65 15 35
Hasat 5.8–6.7 1.2–1.6 18–22 18–28 50–65 14 35

Sık görülen sorunlar

Mildew in still air, rust fungi, aphids; goes bare without trimming.

Pests & diseases

Pest / Disease Symptom Organic treatment
Aphids sticky shoots rinse off, beneficials
Powdery mildew white coating on leaves airflow, cut back

Edible parts

  • Leaves · edible from Vejetatif — for tea and lemonade

Verim teknikleri

Harvest before flowering (peak aroma); a hard cut-back drives fresh, aromatic regrowth.

Propagation & pollination

Method
seed
Germination time
14 days
Germination temp
18-22 °C
Sowing depth
0.2 cm
Pollination
insect
Hand pollination needed
no

light germinator; also division/cuttings

Flavor

lemony, mild minty

Storage

Fresh or dried for tea.

History

Lemon balm comes from the eastern Mediterranean and was valued by Greeks and Romans as a calming herb and bee forage.

Nutrition

Contains essential oils (citronellal) and antioxidants, considered calming.

Sources

Florabase

Florabase ile pH, EC ve tüm ölçümleri kaydedebilirsiniz — sonsuza kadar ücretsiz.

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