Lemon Balm - Herbs
kr71 (Melissa officinalis)
Perennial plant for tea and medicinal use. Pleasant fresh aroma helps deter flies. Sowing in seed trays and transplanting in small 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 |
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
Explanations
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.