Mandarina Lemon Balm - Seeds
Mandarina Lemon Balm - Seeds
Melissa officinalis Mandarina
Lemon Balm, Common Balm, Balm Mint
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Description
The 'Mandarina' Lemon Balm is a variety of the Common Lemon Balm that has a pronounced citrus fragrance, closer to orange and mandarin than its usual lemon scent. It forms a small bush with fragrant wrinkled leaves, topped in summer with discreet pinkish-white flowers. Sowing is done from March to May and from September to November for harvests from May to October.
Originally from Mediterranean regions, Lemon Balm belongs to the Lamiaceae family, like mint, with which it is sometimes initially confused. It is a highly melliferous herbaceous perennial. Its name actually comes from the Greek word "melissa", which means "bee". The Common Lemon Balm is also known as Lemon Balm, referring to the lemony scent of its leaves, ideal for repelling mosquitoes in summer.
This plant is so easy to grow that it can be grown in a pot for a long time, as long as it is regularly divided. Plant it alone, otherwise it quickly encroaches on the living space of its neighbors. The mandarin or orange-like flavour of this variety can be used to make liqueurs or condiments in cooking. It goes well with both savoury dishes and desserts, not to mention hot or cold drinks. Finely chopped leaves enhance salads, raw vegetables, sauces, soups, and more.
Harvest: Harvesting takes place from May to October, as needed. It is in June that it concentrates its aromatic qualities the most.
Storage: Lemon balm leaves freeze very well. Drying gives fairly good results, but the leaves only retain their fragrance for a few months. To dry them, hang the stems in a shady, well-ventilated place, then store the leaves in airtight jars.
Gardener's tip: Lemon balm is appreciated by all plants, especially broad beans and beans. Planted at the base of roses and fruit trees, it protects them from aphids.
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Botanical data
Melissa
officinalis
Mandarina
Lamiaceae
Lemon Balm, Common Balm, Balm Mint
Cultivar or hybrid
Perennial
Planting and care
Sowing of Lemon balm:
It likes fairly fertile, light, clayey and deep soils, but will be able to establish itself anywhere. Well-established plants resist dry summers perfectly. Sowing is done in spring, from March to May. Sow in pots containing a mixture of 1/3 compost, 1/3 garden soil and 1/3 sand. Thin out. Transplant the plants in place in September, with 50/60cm (20/24in) spacing, in full sun or partial shade.
The clumps will be divided and replanted in spring and autumn. Lift the clump with a garden fork, divide it into several parts, and replant immediately.
Cultivating Lemon Balm:
Water well during the two months following sowing or planting in spring. Cut the clump, almost to ground level, twice a year: in July, when the plant is flowering, to encourage the growth of new foliage and prevent unwanted self-seeding; in March, to remove old stems and encourage the formation of new ones. The young shoots will quickly appear. Do not discard the cut branches: dry the finest ones by hanging them upside down in a well-ventilated and dark room. They will make delicious herbal teas or perfume your closets.
It is a resistant plant. It is not known to have any diseases or parasites.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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