Balsam herb-Marian herb [Tanacetum balsamita]

The balsam herb is an ancient, perennial, edible wild spice, fragrance and medicinal plant from the temperate latitudes of Asia and North America. Also known as Marian herb, the plant has been grown since ancient times in the southern areas of Europe. In the early Middle Ages, the medicinal plant was used as a helpful remedy for fever, liver weakness and menstrual cramps. Im 8. In the 19th century, Charlemagne passed a law that required the cultivation of balsam in monastery gardens. The leaves have a pleasant, strong lemony-minty aroma and retain this scent even when dried. Excellent for flavoring teas, for scented shells and scented bags and as a spice.

General information
Plant family: Asteraceae
Life Cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 70 days
Plant height approx.: 80 cm
Root Type: Shallow Root
Nutrient requirements: Weak Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to-23 °C
Location: Sunny to partially shaded
Floor: Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil

PH: 6.5 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Light germ
Seed Depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-20 °C
Germination time: 10-21 days
Planting, row spacing: 30x30 cm

Optimal mixed culture:-
Unfavorable mixed culture:-

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly outdoors from February to September or prefer in small pots.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly outdoors from March to April or prefer in small pots from March.

General
Sow directly in rows, as a litter or pre-cultivate. In the pre-culture, sow the seeds in small pots and let the seedlings grow to the first visible balsam leaves. Then plant the pre-grown plants from the pots directly into the open ground. The planting of the seedlings in the bed is carried out from the 2nd Pair of leaves after the cotyledders.
Marienkraut prefers a sunny and warm location with permeable, loamy and humus-rich soil.

Additional tips
The plants die above ground in winter and sprout again in spring. Buck culture possible. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
Avoid dehydration. Beets prepared with animal manure or compost and planting in mixed culture replaces additional fertilization. Fertilization is only necessary for bucket culture with plant manure.

Germination ability of seeds: 2-3 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Tanacetum balsamita
English Names: Costmary, Balsam Herb, Ladymint
German names: Marian herb, balsam herb, women's mint, Marienblatt
Portuguese names: Balsamita
Spanish Names: Hierba bálsamo
French names: Herbe baumière