Lemon Balm

Lemon 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!

Planting Instructions

• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost
• Sow depth: Press seeds lightly onto soil surface — they need light to germinate
• Germination: 10–14 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C)
• Spacing: Thin to 18–24 inches apart
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Keep soil moist but well-drained; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)
• Days to harvest: 70–80 days from seed; harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor
• Perennial: Returns year after year in USDA zones 4–9
• Quantity: 0.19 grams avg 300 seeds

Tip: Lemon Balm spreads readily — consider planting in containers to keep it in check, or let it naturalize as a ground cover!