This study was carried out to explore the performance of Melissa officinalis on two different sites i.e. Nauni (Solan) and Sharbo (Kinnaur). Results indicated that under Site-I, highest percentage of cutting survival (98%) was recorded and in addition to this maximum number of branches (6), plant height (40.2 cm), root length (16.6 cm), number of branches/plant (26) was also registered at Site-I. In terms of biomass of saplings, highest fresh weight/plant (28.8 g) and dry weight/plant (8.7 g) was recorded at Site-I. The maximum essential oil content of lemon balm can be obtained by harvesting them in evening hours. However, it was concluded that Site-I was found best for survival rate, growth and development parameters of Melissa officinalis

Sites, Survival, Saplings, Essential oil, Growth

Conclusively, it emerges that Site-I favours the survival rate, growth and development parameters of Melissa officinalis saplings. B3 (Soil + vermicompost + FYM) was found the best performing bed type among three bed types. The highest essential oil content of M. officinalis is obtained by harvesting them in warmer months (September, August and October) in evening hours. Thus, Site-I and bed type B3 are recommended for the successful production of M. officinalis saplings for the benefit of farmers for resource outcomes and income generation

Samanpreet Singh and Dinesh Sharma (2025). Growth Performance of Melissa officinalis on Two Different Sites in Himachal Pradesh. Biological Forum, 17(5a): 73-78.