Lemon Balm - annual |
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Propagation:
Seed in AO
25/40 10/10 or AO 36/40 10/10
(or MM 40/40) Temperature: 75°F. Humidity: not critical. Germination time 5 days. |
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Root /grow: Approximate: Summer: 3-4 weeks. Winter: 5 weeks. |
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Transplanting:
To slab or NFT when seedlings
are 1-2 inch tall. Plant spacing: 1” between each plant center on the slab (or NFT). |
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Special nutrient requirements: None | |
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Growing time to harvest: (after transplanting) Summer: 4 weeks. Winter: 5 weeks. Number of harvests: unlimited |
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Yield: Summer: 2-3 lbs per 5 ft. NFT trough. Winter: 1-2 lbs. per 10 ft. NFT trough. |
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Light: Enjoys full sun, but will grow in partial shade. Lemon balm continues to grow quite well all winter. | |
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Sensitive to: Fungal infections: Sensitivity to some leaf moulds if allowed to grow close. Plant is not sensitive to root rot. Insects: Whitefly |
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Notes: Lemon balm is easy to grow; frequent and requires very little care. There is little market for it; but there should be! Do not harvest more than 2/3 of the leaf area at any one time. | |