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lemon balm seeds

Posted by ingi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 9, 03 at 5:39

have put some lembon balm seeds in a mini greenhouse in march - they germinated quite quickly but have not grown since - still dont have true leaves - they havent dried out have been kept just moist - what am i doing wrong?


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RE: lemon balm seeds

You probably haven't done anything wrong, according to the information below. Perhaps you could increase the temperature a little, and they'll soon hurry up a bit.

Seeds are slow to germinate, about 40 days, and should be barely covered as they need light. Refrigeration for 2 weeks before sowing, followed by sowing in a warm place, may hasten germination. Ideal temperature for germination is 20C.


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RE: lemon balm seeds

Lemon balm seems to self seed all over my garden with no help from me. So I wouldn't worry about it - they'll probably take off in spring.


 
 

 

 


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