Item Number: SNV8394
Organic Lemon Balm
Organic Lemon Balm
Citrusy aroma, calming herb.
Lemon Balm is a fragrant and versatile herb celebrated for its citrusy aroma and calming properties. The bright green, slightly textured leaves have a mild lemon flavor that makes them perfect for brewing soothing teas, creating tinctures, or adding a refreshing twist to desserts and beverages. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Lemon Balm is a hardy perennial that grows to about 18-24 inches tall. This easy-to-grow herb spreads readily, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, containers, or pollinator gardens. Lemon Balm matures quickly, providing continuous harvests throughout the season. Its small white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem. Regular pruning encourages fresh growth and helps maintain its tidy appearance. Whether you’re cultivating it for culinary, medicinal, or ornamental purposes, Lemon Balm is a must-have for its delightful fragrance, soothing qualities, and ease of care. Add this charming and aromatic herb to your garden for a versatile and rewarding addition.
Lemon Balm - Mellissa officinalis
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. Lemon Balm's botanical name "Melissa" is Greek for "honey bee". The leaves can be used for flavoring teas, ice cream, fruit or in pesto and also have medicinal qualities. Lemon Balm is often included in sachets and potpourris.
Did You Know? Lemon Balm is used as a flavoring in some toothpastes.
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"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
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Description
Description
Lemon Balm is a fragrant and versatile herb celebrated for its citrusy aroma and calming properties. The bright green, slightly textured leaves have a mild lemon flavor that makes them perfect for brewing soothing teas, creating tinctures, or adding a refreshing twist to desserts and beverages. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Lemon Balm is a hardy perennial that grows to about 18-24 inches tall. This easy-to-grow herb spreads readily, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, containers, or pollinator gardens. Lemon Balm matures quickly, providing continuous harvests throughout the season. Its small white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem. Regular pruning encourages fresh growth and helps maintain its tidy appearance. Whether you’re cultivating it for culinary, medicinal, or ornamental purposes, Lemon Balm is a must-have for its delightful fragrance, soothing qualities, and ease of care. Add this charming and aromatic herb to your garden for a versatile and rewarding addition.
Lemon Balm - Mellissa officinalis
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. Lemon Balm's botanical name "Melissa" is Greek for "honey bee". The leaves can be used for flavoring teas, ice cream, fruit or in pesto and also have medicinal qualities. Lemon Balm is often included in sachets and potpourris.
Did You Know? Lemon Balm is used as a flavoring in some toothpastes.
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"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand seeds 
are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.0 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
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
Characteristics
Planting & Care
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.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
