Vietnamesische Melisse
Variety
Approved Data
created by Lisa51 at 17.06.2022
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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F
M
A
M
J
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S
O
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D
1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Vietnamese lemon balm is an upright herb that grows to a height of around 60 cm. The leaves are long, stalked and toothed and reach a length of 2 to 8.5 cm and a width of 8 to 2.5 cm. Their shape is ovate to lanceolate, with a glandular underside. It flowers purple in flat spikes in September and October. The leaves, with their warm, slightly minty-mild flavor, can be used in many dishes.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
For overwintering, fresh cuttings should be rooted in October or so; these can easily be brought through the winter.
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
30 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
0Not specified
No diseases
Cicadas