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Forum: Beginner Gardening Questions Replies: 2, Views: 45

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aziz113
San Diego, CA
July 01, 2009
02:16 PM
Post #6763979
Hello friends! I was wondering, regarding my new Melissa lemon balm plant, where to pick this precious herb? At the leaf or further, at the stem? I appreciate the help.

This message was edited Jul 1, 2009 11:05 AM
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)
July 02, 2009
08:13 PM
Post #6770303
Cut the heck out of it and leave a few nodes above the last leaves. It's hard to kill. Bugs will probably be a greater problem.
iluvcatz
Westerly, RI
July 04, 2009
10:34 PM
Post #6778932
only the top 4-6 leaves

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