Lemon Balm (Organic) Herb Heirloom Seeds

Lemon balm brings a fresh lemon scent to the herb garden. Snip a few leaves for tea or use them to add a mild citrus flavor to food.

Packet: 50 seeds

Planting at a glance

• Season: Herb — see planting window
• Start: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before planting out
• Seed depth: Surface sow and press in; light is needed
• Germination: Usually 7–14 days around 65–70°F
• Final spacing: Allow about 12 inches per plant
• Light: Sun to partial shade
• Harvest planning: Pick small amounts once plants are established; fuller harvests follow as the perennial clump grows

When to plant

Plant during your local cool growing season. In colder regions, use spring or late-summer/fall sowings and allow enough growing time before hard freezes.

How to plant

1. Prepare loose, well-drained soil or a clean seed-starting mix. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before planting out.
2. Surface sow and press in; light is needed. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Then water when the soil needs it, allowing excess water to drain.
3. Thin or transplant to the listed final spacing. Give seedlings sufficient light and check moisture as roots establish.

How to harvest

Pick leafy stems and leave enough foliage for regrowth.

Aunt E’s tip: A pot helps contain spreading roots. Remove spent flowers as well if you want to limit self-sowing.