Bergamot is an aromatic herb, grown for its fragrant foliage, ready to harvest about 120 days after planting. Notably, it stands up to deer and handles dry spells once it's established. Its flowers are a real draw for honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, even though the harvest is the prize.
Zones
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Days to Maturity
120
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What Bergamot is
Bergamot reaches around 3.5 feet at maturity. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Bergamot
Bergamot is ready to harvest about 120 days after planting. It needs around 1,000 growing degree days to mature, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
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USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
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Sun
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Drainage
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Days to Maturity
120 days
Wild bergamot; cold strat 30d.
PrairieMoon; USDA-NRCS
GDD Required
1000+
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Mature Height
3.5 ft
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Start the season right
Plant bergamot in full sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match bergamot's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Harvest at maturity
Bergamot is ready about 120 days after planting (PrairieMoon; USDA-NRCS). Snip sprigs as you need them — regular cutting keeps the foliage tender and slows it bolting to flower.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — bergamot isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Bergamot is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Bergamot thrives
Whether bergamot thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Bergamot in my zone?
Zone data for bergamot is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
How long does Bergamot take to grow?
Bergamot is ready to harvest about 120 days after planting (PrairieMoon; USDA-NRCS). Your local frost dates and soil temperature move that window earlier or later.
When should you plant Bergamot?
Most growers plant bergamot after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
What soil does Bergamot need?
Specific pH data for bergamot is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Bergamot attract pollinators?
Yes — bergamot's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Bergamot safe for pets?
Bergamot is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.