Lemon mint seeds
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Product description
Common name: Lemon Mint
Scientific name: Monarda citriodora
Other names: Lemon Mint, Nabat, Mummar
From the mint family, it has branched, upright stems reaching up to 90 cm in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped, serrated at the edges, and dark green in color. It is a repellent plant for ants and flies due to its strong, distinctive smell. Lemon Mint is recognized by the scent of its leaves when rubbed, which smells like lemon.
Lemon Mint flowers: purple in color, blooms in spring.
Lemon Mint seeds: oval-shaped, small in size, dark brown in color.
Growing season: Lemon Mint seeds are planted in autumn if the climate is frost-free.
Suitable climate and soil for growing Lemon Mint: The planting site should have good sunlight, especially in the morning hours. It should be planted in fertile soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. A little fertilizer can be added every few weeks. The soil should be moist and watered regularly.
Method of cultivation of Lemon Mint: Propagated by seeds or plant division. For direct sowing in the ground, since Lemon Mint seeds are small, it is better to mix 0.5 grams of seeds with 50 grams of sand to facilitate seed distribution.
Benefits and uses: Lemon Mint is used in tea, salads, appetizers, and many types of dishes in most cultures around the world. It also has multiple health benefits.
Original habitat: America and North Mexico.



