Melissa off. 'Aurea' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Lemon balm 'Aurea' (Melissa officinalis) is a herbaceous plant with an aromatic flavour. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Lemon balm 'Aurea'.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for growing in pots * light green shoots

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The serrated leaves are egg-shaped and have an aromatic flavour.

Growth
Bushy, broad, dense.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Seed
Sowing in trays or seed boxes from March to May. Sowing outdoors from April to May.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: spiky mint, tarragon.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from July to October - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to May - Sowing outdoors: From April to May.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the aroma of herbs! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, vegetable garden, consumption, cosmetics, bee pasture, salad, tea, rose garden