When to plant lemon balm in Temora
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to early JunTemora area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Jul to early OctTemora area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Temora. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A hardy, lemon-scented herb in the mint family, used fresh or dried for tea. In Adelaide it grows best with afternoon shade and regular water, and can scorch in full summer sun. It self-seeds and spreads, so a pot keeps it tidy.