A method for cultivating Monarda fistulosa includes planting seeds at ratesbetweenabout 2.5 and about 5 pounds per acre, preferably about 4 pounds per acre.Fuel costs arereduced because seeding, mowing the first season, and harvesting in seasonsthereafter are allthat is required. Reduction in herbicide use results from the heavy rate ofplanting, improvedgermination attributed to rolling, and the plant's natural herbicides whichare more highlyeffective when seeded at the higher rate. The method includes seeding, mowingduring a firstgrowing season, and harvesting each season thereafter. This method results inoil without weedcontamination and carvacrol levels are high.
