The place of sowing lemon balm is an important aspect when growing a crop
Very often, lemon mint can take up a lot of free space in a home garden, especially when it grows. Therefore, it is important for gardeners to choose the right place for sowing lemon balm in order to get an excellent harvest and not harm growing crops nearby. In order for the herb to feel comfortable, it is necessary to provide it with decent growing conditions. It is necessary to take care of the correct lighting, as well as the correct composition of the soil.
The rich aroma of amazing spice is possible only due to the abundance of sunlight and warm weather.
How to choose a suitable planting site for lemon balm
It should be understood that the seeds of this spicy herb are very small. They need enough sunlight to germinate. For this reason, the sunniest area is chosen in the garden or in the garden, where daylight hours last from 8 hours.
Place the culture on the south side to protect it from strong east and north winds. Among other things, it is necessary to select fertile soil for it. In this regard, the place of sowing lemon balm can be:
- loam;
- substrate with water and air permeable structure;
- loose sandy loam soil with a good drainage layer (broken brick or crushed stone);
- clayey soil mixed with river sand.
Check before boarding soil reaction to acidity... It should be either neutral or slightly acidic. The first weeding is carried out in the fall. They plow the soil, remove weeds and apply complex mineral fertilizers. Then in the spring, when the soil warms up, the site is cleaned again.
Although lemon balm is a winter-hardy plant, young bushes often suffer from frost. For this reason, it is planted in a warm place, protected from drafts.
Planting lemon balm in open ground
Small lemon mint seeds will germinate much faster if sown in late May. The earth should be well loosened and moistened. However, it is not recommended to deepen the planting material too much. Otherwise, they will die. Therefore, the optimum embedment depth is 10-15 mm. If the gardener plans to sow lemon balm in rows, then leave up to 50 cm between them.The bushes are placed in 40 cm increments.
Car tires are another amazing planting site for lemon balm. They can be filled with nutritious soil. They are placed a few meters apart to create an aura of amazing scents. This planting planning produces excellent results.