Lemon Balm Seeds
- Wonderful lemon aroma
- Popular uses include: Culinary / Fragrance / Medicinal
- Adaptable to full sun or partial shade
Fast Facts
About Lemon Balm Seeds
Melissa officinalis
Buy Lemon Balm Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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.
Fast Facts
About Lemon Balm Seeds
Melissa officinalis
Buy Lemon Balm Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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.
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.
Seed Coverage for Lemon Balm Seeds
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 30 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 150 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 600 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
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The frangrance is so wonderful.
- Lemon Balm Seeds, Jun 2019