{"product_id":"wild-bergamot-ontario-seed-company","title":"Wild Bergamot - Ontario Seed Company","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as “Bee Balm” or “Monarda.” A popular showy native perennial plant often used as an ornamental planting but also has a high pollinator value. Makes a great tea too. Grows 60-90 cm in height, but can reach taller in ideal conditions. Summer blooming plant with pink to lavender flowers and often found in open, dry fields, thickets and clearings usually on limy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seed 8-10 weeks early indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors 2-3 weeks before your first frost in the fall. Optimum soil temperatures are 15-21° C. Sow seed 6 mm deep and lightly cover with soil. Thin or space plants to 45-60 cm apart in the garden. Germination can take 30 days or more.  Wild Bergamot prefers full sun to light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 250 seeds\/pkt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ontario Seed Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42844355330111,"sku":"375853","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/4734\/files\/bergamot-mfis-1302-003.jpg?v=1769039957","url":"https:\/\/wildwood.express\/products\/wild-bergamot-ontario-seed-company","provider":"Wildwood Outdoor Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}