BERGAMOT - Bee Balm/Lemon Mint

OP Open Pollinated

(300 seeds)

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Beauty and utility combined in one plant

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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 Read More

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.

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Product Details

Common Name: BERGAMOT - Bee Balm/Lemon Mint

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 300

Days to Harvest: 120 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Row Spacing: 60cm

Companion Plants: Cosmos, Salad greens

Additional Features: Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Beds, Cuisine, Edible

Scientific Name: Monarda citriodora

Germination Time: 14-21 days

Position/Sunlight: Part Shade

Plant Height: 120cm

Sow Depth: 3mm

Best Months to Plant – Bergamot
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓
Arid				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Bergamot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓			✓	✓

Temperate – Bergamot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓			✓	✓

Arid – Bergamot
Method	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Bergamot
Method	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Bergamot
Method	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing 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.

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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.

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Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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