{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm seeds — a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb with a gentle lemon scent and a wealth of uses. Brew it into a calming tea, toss fresh leaves into salads, or let it fill your garden with its cheerful, bright green foliage. A must-have for any herb garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press seeds lightly onto soil surface — they need light to germinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 18–24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist but well-drained; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80 days from seed; harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Returns year after year in USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 0.19 grams avg 300 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Lemon Balm spreads readily — consider planting in containers to keep it in check, or let it naturalize as a ground cover!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48235981668566,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/image.png?v=1778422080","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/lemon-balm","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}