Lemon Mint Seeds by Buzzy – Lemon Bergamot | WINTER / SUMMER

Source Company: Buzzy Seeds

Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) is a fragrant herb with citrus-scented foliage and beautiful tiered lavender-purple flowers.

Sow seeds approximately 1–2 mm deep in well-draining soil. Maintain gentle moisture until germination and provide sufficient sunlight for healthy growth.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Monarda citriodora

• Common Names: Lemon Mint, Lemon Bergamot, Lemon Bee Balm

• Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

• Plant Type: Aromatic Annual Herb

• Flower Colour: Lavender Purple to Pinkish Purple

• Foliage: Green, Lemon-Scented Leaves

• Fragrance: Refreshing Lemon and Herbal Aroma

• Growth Habit: Upright and Branching

• Plant Height: Approximately 45–90 cm

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Flowering: Approximately 90–110 days after sowing

• Special Attraction: Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators

Recommended Grow Bags

G-8 Grow Bag – 8 × 8 inch – 1 young plant during early growth.

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch – 1 mature plant with regular watering and feeding.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – 1 mature plant, recommended for healthy flowering.

G-20 F Grow Bag – 20 × 16 inch – 2–3 plants with sufficient spacing and good airflow.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat.

Use fertile, loose and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

Suitable Soil pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5.

Maintain moderate soil moisture without waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Direct sowing or nursery trays

• Sowing Depth: Approximately 1–2 mm

• Germination: 10–21 days, sometimes longer

• Ideal Germination Temperature: 18–22°C

• Seeds per Cell: 2–3 seeds

• Transplanting: When seedlings develop 2–4 true leaves

• Plant Spacing: Approximately 30–45 cm

• Row Spacing: Approximately 40–50 cm

• Watering: Keep growing medium lightly moist during germination

Avoid burying seeds deeply, as they are relatively small and germinate best with shallow sowing.

Thin weaker seedlings to provide sufficient space for healthy plant development.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade, preferably 5–7 hours daily.

During extremely hot weather in Lahore and similar regions, light afternoon shade may help protect young plants.

Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during germination and early growth.

Once established, water moderately and allow the upper soil surface to dry slightly between watering sessions.

Avoid waterlogging and prolonged dryness.

Growth & Flowering

• Germination: Approximately 10–21 days

• Early Growth: Moderate

• Flowering: Approximately 90–110 days after sowing

• Flower Colour: Lavender Purple to Pinkish Purple

• Foliage Colour: Green

• Growth Habit: Upright and Branching

• Mature Height: Approximately 45–90 cm

• Flower Arrangement: Distinctive Tiered Flower Clusters

• Harvesting: Leaves and flowers as required

Harvest young leaves for their refreshing citrus fragrance.

Remove faded flower heads to encourage further flowering.

Allow some flower heads to mature if seed collection or natural self-seeding is desired.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before sowing.

Apply moderate balanced nutrition during active growth.

Additional vermicompost may be applied when necessary.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which may encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering.

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