Bergamot lemon Solntsevsky Semko, Semko seeds 0.05g

Perennial plant with straight branched stems 60–80 cm high (better grown as an annual). Leaves are lanceolate, toothed-pointed, pubescent, at a young age have a strong lemon scent. Medium to high leafiness. Flowering in the first year. The flower stalks are strong. Flowers of pink-purple color are collected in inflorescences. The flowering period is July-August. The variety is cold-resistant, prefers sunny places or light partial shade. Flowers and leaves are used to flavor special teas and drinks. Propagated by seeds, through seedlings (sowing in March), especially in the Non-Chernozem zone, as well as by dividing the bush. Planting scheme 45×35 cm. Harvesting is carried out in the phase of mass flowering. The yield of leaves and flowers is 1.2–1.5 kg / m2.