Lemon bergamot organic
identification
description
Organic Lemon Bergamot ( Monarda citriodora ), offered by Gaia , a fragrant and honey-producing plant
Lemon bergamot is a native plant of the southwestern United States , prized for its spectacular pinkish-purple flowers and intensely lemon-scented foliage . Traditionally used by the Hopi Indians to flavor game, it is now prized for its aromatic leaves, which are ideal for infusions .
Its slender shape and abundant flowering attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds , making it an asset for pollinating gardens.
Did you know?
Lemon bergamot is a medicinal plant with antiseptic and digestive properties. Its infusion is used to soothe sore throats and stimulate digestion .
Spread: Bushy and erect habit
Plant height: 50-80 cm
Quantity per pack: ± 100 seeds
Companion plants: Echinacea, phlox, rudbeckia, yeepatorium, tomato
Enemy plants: Potato, cucumber, watermelon, eggplant
Cultivation method
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-4 weeks for best germination.
Sow them under cover 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors or directly in the ground from early spring until 8 weeks before the first frost . Transplant when the plants are 3-4 inches tall .
Harvesting and conservation
Harvest the leaves in the first year for infusions. The flowers appear in the second year , perfect for enhancing dishes or herbal teas.
The leaves and flowers can be dried for use throughout the year.
Why grow lemon bergamot?
? Foliage with a unique lemony scent
? Attracts pollinators and promotes biodiversity
? Ideal as an infusion for its digestive and antiseptic properties
? Easy to grow and reseeds year after year
