Lemon Balm Quedlinburger Niederliegende

Quedlinburger Niederliegende is higher in essential-oil content than other lemon balms. The list of reasons to love and grow lemon balm is endless – it has culinary, cosmetic and medicinal values, and a beautiful lemon scent. The tongue-twister of a name hails from the town of Quedlinburg, which sits just north of the Harz mountains in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region. Meanwhile, ‘Niederliegende’ can be translated from German as ‘procumbent’, a botanical adjective meaning ‘growing along the ground without setting roots forth’. This easy-to-grow perennial belongs in every garden! Details Open tab Latin name Melissa officinalis Name Lemon Balm Variety Quedlinburger Niederliegende Quantity 140 seeds Plant size Height 30 cm Width 40 cm Container size Height 25 cm Width 25 cm Companion plant Tomatoes, basils, chamomile, borage, mints, chives, parsley. How to grow Open tab Sowing Indoor Not required Outdoor Feb-July Timing Germination 7-15 days Harvesting 40-60 days Spacing When sowing 2-3 cm When thinning 3-5 cm Growing Sunligth Full sun to partial shade. Soil Well drained, light and moist soil. Watering Regular watering, not overdone. Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary. Caring Expert tip To keep lemon balm vibrant, trim the plant to about 30 cm high after the plant has stopped blooming for the season. Supporting PollinatorsAttracts bees, butterflies and ladybirds. PestsRepels mosquitos and fleas. How to eat Open tab Harvesting Lemon balm can be picked at any time, but some of the flavour is lost after flowering. Choose young, bright-green and tender leaves to appreciate the citrusy flavour at its peak! Eating Medicinal properties Place lemon balm sachets under your pillow for a refreshing, relaxing night’s sleep. Why not give it a go? The smell alone is sure to lift your spirits. How to eat Add lemon balm to fruit salads, herb butters and sorbets, or use it to add a citrus hint to refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails like the delicious Lemon Balm Honeysuckle. Its lemony flavour also makes it a perfect choice for sauces and marinades for fish.