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BERGAMOT – Bee Balm/Lemon Mint
(600 seeds)
$3.95
Beauty and utility combined in one plant
421 in stock
There are few perennial plants as beautiful and as useful as the Bergamot, Monarda, or Bee-Balm. From its aromatic foliage which gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavour, and which is believed to have medicinal properties, to its striking pinky-red flowers, this plant personifies perfection. The hotter the climate is, the more it will enjoy some afternoon shade, so give your planting site a little thought in advance. Whether you grow it as a herb or a flower, you’ll be equally pleased with the results.
Days to Harvest
120 daysPosition/Sunlight
Part ShadeWatering
MediumPlant Spacing
30cmPlant Height
120cmAdditional Features
Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Beds, Cuisine, EdibleGrowing Information
How to Sow
Bergamot seeds are quite fine, so be careful not to plant them too deeply. You can use an old cake sieve to just cover the seeds with a fine layer of medium. Although the seeds germinate easily, their shallow planting depth means that they’ll be more likely to stay moist enough to germinate if you sow them in containers.
How to Harvest
Bergamot’s aromatic leaves are rich in relaxing essential oils. Cut young shoots using a secateurs or pair of scissors, or just pinch out tips with your fingernails as needed.
Product Details
| Common Name: | BERGAMOT - Bee Balm/Lemon Mint |
| Scientific Name: | Monarda citriodora |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 600 |
| Germination Time: | 14-21 days |
| Days to Harvest: | 120 days |
| Position/Sunlight: | Part Shade |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Plant Height: | 120cm |
| Plant Spacing: | 30cm |
| Sow Depth: | 3mm |
| Row Spacing: | 60cm |
| Companion Plants: | Cosmos, Salad greens |
| Cool Sow: | Oct-Mar |
| Warm Sow: | Apr-Sep |
| Tropical Sow: | Apr-Sep |
| Additional Features: | Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Beds, Cuisine, Edible |
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