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Lemon Balm Seeds

$3.25

Melissa officinalis

Lemon scented leaves are used in many herbal preparations and to make a delicious tea. Plants reach 24" tall and spread very easily. Easy-to-grow by direct seed or transplant. Full sun to part shade. 

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. It will need full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, lemon balm will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.

  • Planting Information
Average Seed / ozSeed / 100' RowAverage Yield / 100' RowDays to Harvest
41600n/an/a65-75
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost65-80°FFull/PartFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed Spacing

Min. Seeds 

Per Packet

Direct Seedsurface4-6"130
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
18-24"10-20Perennial2-3 years