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  • Lemon Balm (Organic) Peaceful Valley
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Lemon Balm (Organic)

Lemon Balm for Home Gardens

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Description

Grow lemon balm from organic seeds for fragrant, lemon-scented leaves and small white flowers that attract bees. This perennial herb spreads readily and can be grown in garden borders or containers. Follow the sowing measurements below and the seed packet.

Variety Details

  • Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Upright
  • Crop category: Vegetable
  • Kitchen profile: The bright green, slightly textured leaves have a mild lemon flavor that makes them suited to brewing fragrant teas, creating tinctures, or adding a refreshing twist to desserts and beverages.
  • Recorded feature: Container Compatible
  • Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 70°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/8"
  • Germination: 14-21 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 24"-36"
  • Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 12"-15"

Perennial Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family and has fragrant lemon-scented leaves and clusters of small white flowers that are attractive to bees.

Explore related options in our Herb Seeds.

Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Good for Drying
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Plant Spreads
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Shade Tolerant

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic
Certified By: CCOF
USDA Growing Zone: 4 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Planting & Care

Soil and Water: Lemon Balm does best in well-drained sandy soil with moderate watering.

Planting and Growing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lemon Balm grows in USDA zones 4-9 but will need well drained, sandy soil and a winter mulch to survive in colder zones. It readily self-seeds and clumps will expand over time.

Harvesting and Storage: Leaves can be harvested at any time, but best flavor is from leaves harvested before the plant flowers and used fresh. Leaves can also be dried flat or hung, frozen in ice cube trays with water or processed in a dehydrator.

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