Lemon Balm is very popular as an infusion and is often used in summer beverages.
Lemon Balm
Herb
Origin
East Mediterranean and West Asia.
Fun Fact
Lemon Balm was used as far back as the middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.
Taste Profile
Lemon Balm has strong lemon aroma and flavour notes.
Nutritional Highlights
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Benefits
Use
Classic use example
Lemon Balm's fresh flavours combine very well with flavours from the sea.
Lemon Balm can be used in salad dressings and as seasoning in oriental foods.
Special use example
Lemon Balm pairs really well in cocktails, and is a main ingredient in liqueurs such as Chartreuse and Carmelite.
Pairings
Fish
Tea
Salads
Chicken
How to harvest
Instructions:
●Cut the top part of the plants.
(Harvesting Style 2)
● Remove yellow and dead leaves.
Days until first harvest
Yield per Basket per Week
Storage
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