Melissa officinalis - P9

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for growing in pots

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The light green, serrated leaves are egg-shaped and have an aromatic flavour.

Growth habit
Bushy, broad, dense.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow in trays or seed trays from March to May. Sow outdoors from April to May.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: spiked mint, tarragon.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from July to October - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to May - Sowing outdoors: From April to May.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, vegetable garden, consumption, cosmetics, bee pasture, salad, tea, rose garden