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Forum: Beginner Gardening QuestionsReplies: 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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