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Lemon Balm

• Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis

The popularity of this herb is attributed to the refreshing tea that is made from the leaves and sweetened with honey. Fresh chopped leaves are delicious in salads, stews and soups and as a seasoning for poultry and veal. Cut leaves continuously from spring to autumn. Leaves may also be dried.

Perennial; 18-25 degrees; 7-14 days; 100cm height; 30cm apart; 1.2.3; Transplant; 500 seeds; Culinary/Medicinal.