In and of itself, lemon balm grows in any location as long as there is no Egyptian darkness or waterlogging. If you want to elicit maximum aroma from the herbal plant, plant lemon balm in the following layers in the bed and on the balcony.
Three hours of sunshine a day are a must
Native to the pleasant Mediterranean climate, Lemon Balm has a sunny disposition. Light therefore plays an essential role in successful care. Where the following general conditions prevail in the garden, lemon balm does its best:
- sunny to semi-shady position
- ideally protected from the pelting rain
- nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil
- well drained and fresh
In the large bucket, commercially available herbal soil is ideal as a substrate. If you want to mix it yourself, use loamy garden soil with a proportion of compost, leaf soil, sand and perlite. (37.51€) The addition of polystyrene balls contributes to the loose consistency.
In the open only after the ice saints
No matter how carefully chosen the location may be; If you plant lemon balm in the bed too early, this impatience will have fatal consequences. Regardless of the hardy constitution, the tender young plants are not able to stand up to late ground frosts. If necessary, cover the lemon balm with thick garden fleece at night.
From April onwards, the herbal plants are allowed to go outside in the pot, at least during the day, to spend the nights in the sheltered ambience of the room or greenhouse.
tips and tricks
Since lemon balm has gained a good reputation as a houseplant, it is increasingly common on windowsills. A place on the south side of the house perfectly meets the needs of the Mediterranean plant. Watered regularly, the pretty plant will provide an aromatic harvest of rich leaves throughout the winter.
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