Melissa officinalis

Melissa officinalis L.

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its mild lemon scent. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has heart-shaped, rough, veined leaves with scalloped edges. The plant produces small white or pale pink flowers during the summer and is native to Eurasia but naturalized elsewhere. It attracts bees and other pollinators.

Details

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Melissa

Chemistry:

Lemon balm contains eugenol, tannins, and terpenes. Its essential oil includes components such as methyl heptenone, citronellal, linalool, neral, geranial, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, and caryophyllene oxide.

Uses:

Lemon balm is used as a culinary herb in teas, ice cream, and various dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including uses in traditional Austrian medicine as a herbal tea or essential oil for external applications. It is cultivated to attract honey bees and produce lemon balm pesto.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

Up to 1 meter (3.3 feet)

Flower color:

White or pale pink

Suitable habitat:

Rich, moist soil

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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