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Thu, Jun 29, 06 at 13:44
| I think I read about using lemon balm foliage as a filler on this forum. I tried using it and had some problems with wilting. I first tried early in the season and it wilted quickly and badly. Then I tried again last week thinking maybe the more mature leaves would hold up better. This second try did fare somewhat better but still not as good as I would like.
I have tried using commercial hydrating solutions and they seem to make no difference. Anyone have anthing to relate about using lemon balm?
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| Kirk - I love the foliage. I think (not an expert here), that it needs to get in a bucket at least half filled with water - I do use preservative and attempt (don't always make it) to strip the bottom third of leaves. It stays in the cooler very well! When it wilts, its usually because I didn't get it in the water right away. It usually lasts quite well. I pick it when its mature, even when its formed the seed heads! Keep trying! Wendy |
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- Posted by fundybayfarm z5westernN.S. (My Page) on Thu, Jul 6, 06 at 6:05
| I never could get it to last either. But oregano and spearmint hold up very nicely. I'll have to give lemon balm another shot. Cheryl |
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