Lemon Balm Seeds Melissa officinalis
- Wonderful lemon aroma
- Popular uses include: Culinary / Fragrance / Medicinal
- Adaptable to full sun or partial shade
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Lemon Balm Seeds - Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm is a long-cultivated culinary herb that is primarily used in herbal teas. Plant Lemon balm seeds indoors or outdoors in full sun.
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Fast Facts
Name: Lemon Balm Seeds Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Open Pollinated, Culinary, Medicinal, Deer Resistant, Container Garden Days to Maturity: 90-200 Days Plant Spacing: 18-20 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 500 mg Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Lemon Balm
When to Plant Lemon Balm Seeds
Start Lemon Balm indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season or sow directly into the garden after the last frost of the season.
Where to Plant Lemon Balm Seeds
Lemon Balm grows best in average soils that are dry with access to full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day) to partial sun (4-6 hours of sun per day). Well draining soils are beneficial. Avoid soils that stay wet, as root rot will occur.
How to Plant Lemon Balm Seeds
When started indoors, transplant into the garden 8-12 inches apart. When started from seed outdoors, spread onto moistened soil via broadcasting. Do not cover the seed, as light is needed for optimal germination.
How to Harvest Lemon Balm
For the most potent flavor, harvest Lemon Balm before the plant flowers. Older leaves have a stronger flavor than younger ones. Simply cut mature leaves from the stems of the plant, leaving some behind to keep it healthy. Pruning Lemon Balm can encourage new leafy growth and a bushier appearance. Leaves can be used fresh to garnish a cooked dish or add to a salad, or they can be hung to dry in a cool, dark place. Store dry leaves in an airtight container such as a jar.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 30 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 150 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 600 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 12,500 Sq. Ft
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