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Lemon Myrtle growing guide

Australian native tree with intensely lemon-scented leaves for tea and cooking. Suits warm gardens and large pots.

Lemon Myrtle
Wikimedia Commons · Ewen Cameron · CC BY 4.0
14-35 daysGermination
365-1095 daysHarvest
200 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
5.5-7pH

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalJan - DecJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalSep - DecSep - DecJan - Dec
MediterraneanSep - NovNov - DecJan - Dec
TemperateMar - MayMay - JunJul - Oct
CoolApr - MayJunAug - Oct
AridSep - NovSep - NovJan - Dec

Good companions

Ginger, Turmeric, Lemongrass

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