Lemon Balm
lemon-balm Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis
HOW TO GROW LEMON BALM
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost or direct seed after last frost. Easy to grow, may self-seed and spread around your garden. Difficult to remove once established. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. May self seed. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 19,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 1-2 years.
Planting Depth surface-1/4” requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 10-20
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 70
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 19,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 1-2 years.
Planting Depth surface-1/4” requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 10-20
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 70
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 150 Seeds$3.50
- 1500 Seeds$16.50
Large green leaves, aromatic, excellent for tea. Stress reducing, calming for adults and children, high in antioxidants. Healthy for those with daily low dose radiation exposure as it reduces oxidative stress. Used to flavor ice cream, kombucha, toothpaste, and is often combined with spearmint. Essential oil in Citr...
Large green leaves, aromatic, excellent for tea. Stress reducing, calming for adults and children, high in antioxidants. Healthy for those with daily low dose radiation exposure as it reduces oxidative stress. Used to flavor ice cream, kombucha, toothpaste, and is often combined with spearmint. Essential oil in Citronella as a bug repellant. Anti-viral, helpful in killing the herpes virus. Avoid if on thyroid medication. Tags: Certification: Organic.
This variety is native to many temperate climates from north America to Europe and Western Asia. This cultivar native to Southern Oregon.
This variety is native to many temperate climates from north America to Europe and Western Asia. This cultivar native to Southern Oregon.
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