This Spanish-made seed disc set is designed specifically for tea lovers and herb growers, providing a convenient way to grow three valuable medicinal and culinary herbs – lemon balm, spearmint, and German chamomile. The package contains three 8 cm diameter biodegradable seed discs that make sowing particularly easy and clean, as the seeds are already distributed on the disc at optimal density.
Plants included in the set:
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Lemon balm (perennial): A versatile medicinal, culinary, and honey plant with a strong lemon scent. Use the leaves fresh or dried to make a soothing tea that aids digestion and relieves colds. In culinary applications, lemon balm is ideal anywhere you would add lemon, as well as for flavoring drinks and liqueurs.
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Spearmint (perennial): Similar to peppermint, spearmint is refreshing, but due to its lower menthol content, it is significantly softer and milder in flavor. This makes it an excellent addition to desserts, drinks, and marinades. In folk medicine, it is known for its nausea-relieving and digestive-soothing effects.
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German chamomile (annual, self-seeding): A classic and indispensable medicinal herb, valued for its strong anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. Tea made from chamomile flowers is a helpful aid for stomach aches and sensitive stomachs. In the garden, German chamomile is a beneficial neighbor to other herbs, reportedly increasing their essential oil content.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing time: Indoors and on windowsills, you may sow in pots year-round. For open ground or greenhouses, place the discs in spring when the soil is sufficiently warm.
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Sowing: Take each seed disc and place it separately in a 10–12 cm diameter pot on top of moist, nutrient-rich soil.
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Sowing depth: Press the disc gently but firmly against the soil. Since many small seeds require light to germinate, do not cover the disc with a thick layer of soil – a very thin layer of sifted soil or sand is sufficient to help keep the disc moist.
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Maintenance: Keep the soil constantly moist (but not waterlogged) until the plants have germinated and become strong.
Tips and recommendations:
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For winter tea or preservation, always harvest lemon balm and spearmint leaves before the plants bloom – this is when their aroma and essential oil content are highest. They can also be successfully frozen.
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When growing on a windowsill, cover the pots with plastic wrap or glass during germination to create a moist microclimate. Remove the cover as soon as the first green cotyledons appear.