Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
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latin name: melissa officinalis zone: 4 type: semi-hardy perennial – usually grown as a annual in colder climates light: sun to partial shade ht: 14” description: A delightful asset in the garden because of it’s strong lemon scent. Gently rub the lemon leaves to fill the air with their fragrance. Was herb of the year for 2007. Grows small white flowers in late summer. harvest: harvest regularly; remove flowers before they spread their seed. The entire plant smells delightfully lemony. For best flavour use the young leaves for cooking as the older leaves have a soapy, musty flavour. Leaves can be dried for later use. . . . . or used fresh. culinary notes: Blend lemon balm leaves with other tea leaves to give it a fresh, cherry note. The lemon scent of the leaves is lost in cooking. . so use fresh in green or fruit salads. Rub the leaf into the skin for a good natural insect repellant. |
