Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Lemon Mint Bergamot
Monarda citriodora
Conventionally Grown
This self-sowing annual is a fabulous multi-purpose plant, providing beauty in the garden, food for pollinators, and food for humans; its leaves make a lemony tea and also can be thrown into salads for tangy flavor notes.
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Growing instructions
Broadcast bergamot outside about 8 weeks before the first fall frost, or surface sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and gently press the seeds into the soil, then transplant seedlings outside in spring or summer, 6-8 weeks later. Plants usually do not produce flowers until their second year. Leaves and foliage are edible, and make a delicious tea.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 98 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 10 to 30 days |
| Height at Maturity | 30" |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| Sun Conditions | Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
