Bergamot Herb Garden Planting Seeds

The Various Uses for the Bergamot Herb and Seed

The bergamot herb has been used for many years by Native Americans and colonizers alike to make tea from the leaves of the plant. This tea is said to have medicinal uses. The tea itself has a citrus flavor and is used in earl grey tea. The herb is aromatic and used in perfumes. In the garden, the blossoms on the herb attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

The Benefits of the Bergamot Herb

Native Americans use the bergamot herb for its medicinal uses such as its antiseptic properties, to treat fevers, colds, sore throat, headaches, and many other health issues. Other benefits of the bergamot herb include the aromatic scents of citrus used for perfumes and essential oils, as well as attracting pollinators to the garden.

Bergamot herb (Monarda fistulosa) seeds germinate easily. The seedlings prefer warm, sunny environments with fertile and well-drained soil, however it is resilient to different soil types, such as dry, clay-rich soil. Bergamot herb grows in bush-like clusters and can grow 2-4 feet tall. Pink, firework-like blossoms grow on the top and attracts pollinators.

Seeds Per Package

• 500 Mg Packet - Approximately 1,376 Seeds
• 0.25 Oz - Approximately 19,545 Seeds
• 1 Oz - Approximately 78,183 Seeds