How to grow lemon mint from seed? Detailed sowing methods

For lemon mint seeds, soil that is deep and rich in organic matter is best. Spring from March to April and autumn from September to October are suitable sowing periods. Because the seeds are very small, it is best to sow them first in a seedbed or use plug trays to raise seedlings. After germination, the seedlings need to be thinned 2-3 times during the growth period. After planting, watering is needed to help them establish. For division, in April to May, dig up plants that have formed from rooted creeping stems and replant them.

Lemon mint is a mint in the genus Mentha. It is also called citrus mint, pineapple mint, and lime mint, and in the central United States it is also called California small mint. It is a perennial herb. It is very popular with bees, and its light green leaves are very beautiful. When rubbed, it gives off a lemon scent and can relieve headache, abdominal pain, and toothache. It also helps treat bronchitis and digestive system diseases. Combining ornamental value and fragrant aroma, it has great development potential and promotional value.

Lemon mint is very cold hardy; even at low temperatures below zero degrees, it remains a lush green patch. The whole plant is smooth, dotted with yellow glands, dark green, usually slightly purple, especially at the leaf edges. The leaf margins are serrated. The purple calyx has very obvious yellow glandular lines. It is sometimes also used to make lemon-flavored tea drinks and has certain medicinal value.