Herbs · Easy
Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Tower or growing medium.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Melissa officinalis
A perennial plant of the eastern Mediterranean basin, widespread throughout Europe since antiquity; the Romans brought it to Britain.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
No reference nutritional values have been published for this plant in the Ciqual table (ANSES) or in USDA data: we'd rather not make anything up.
Key steps
- Vigorous perennial with a lemony scent.
- Propagates from cuttings like mint.
- Cut before flowering to keep the leaves tender.
- Fresh herbal teas all year round.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Lemon balm in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Lemon balm in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Lemon balm: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and growing medium (Dutch bucket). Tower or growing medium.
Lemon balm: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, and May. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks