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Lemon Balm Seeds

Lemon Balm Seeds

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Due to its beauty and fragrance, the medieval Frankish king, Charlemagne, had lemon balm planted in every monastery garden. Add to tea, use as a cooking herb to impart lemony flavor, or enjoy its aromatherapeutic qualities in a relaxing bath. Used by herbalists for insomnia and to soothe upset stomachs. A good container variety.

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Variety Info

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Mediterranean region and Asia

Hardiness: Perennial, USDA zones 3–7

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall, 24"–36" wide

Variety Info: Lemon balm has crinkled, oval leaves with serrated edges and square stems. The leaves have a lemony mint flavor and fragrance. Small white flowers bloom from mid- to late summer.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or up to 2 months before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 65°–75°F.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 18"

Row Spacing: Plant in blocks, groups, or pots

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
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  • Barbara W.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1/20/25
    4 Stars

    Great! Can’t wait for spring! Need to order zinnia

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  • Colleen Z.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/7/25
    5 Stars

    Love plants

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  • Hardip K.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/23/24
    5 Stars

    I stratified these seeds for 1 week in the fridge on a paper towel, then surface sowed them, followed by heat mat indoor germination. They came up in less than 5 days with this method. They would have easily germinated after a long rain in my zone, but I wanted to be less chancey, and it worked. I then put them into the greenhouse for transitioning them to the real world. One of the most useful herbs for summer teas in my garden! : )

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  • Stephanie K.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    9/7/24
    1 Star

    Tried growing lemon balm seeds twice. Both times sprouts grew then molded and died.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Carlos A.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/4/24
    5 Stars

    Lemon balm seeds successfully germinated indoors and are continuing to grow outdoors.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate