Lemon Balm Herb Seeds

SKU: NBIC1125

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Melissa officinalis

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Description

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants like full sun in northern areas but appreciate some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates.

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3 days

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet

30

 

Common Name

Melissa officinalis

Height

1.50 to 2.00 feet

Flower Colour

White to pale yellow

Difficulty Level

easy to grow

Planting And Care

  • Lemon balm can grow well in most climates, although it prefers drier climates
  • PLANTING TIME: Plant seedlings indoors in early spring, (6-8 weeks before last frost), or sow seeds on the surface of soil after the last frost of spring

Lemon Balm Care

  • Follow these How to Grow Lemon Balm from seeds instructions and grow some wonderful “Lemony” flavour
  • Grow in container or contained area of the garden as this plant spreads
  • Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, and transplant out or direct so in late March to mid-April
  • Barely cover the tiny seeds

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Dry to medium

Soil

well-drained soil

Temperature

68°F

Fertilizer

Apply any organic fertilizer

Harvest Season

The plant will regrow in 4 weeks or so in warm weather.

Lemon Balm Special Feature

Herb gardens. Border fronts. Naturalize as a ground cover in informal areas

Lemon Balm Uses

Medicinal Use:

  • In medieval times it was used medicinally to cure all forms of ailment from crooked necks to morning sickness, it was thought to be beneficial to help heal wounds, treat venomous insect bites and stings and for alleviating pain from gout

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