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Melissa Officinalis Lemon Balm Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Melissa Officinalis Lemon Balm Seeds
Melissa Officinalis, commonly known as Lemon Balm, is a fragrant perennial herb recognized for its fresh lemon-scented leaves and small white to pale yellow flowers. It is commonly grown in herb gardens, containers, and kitchen gardens for culinary, aromatic, and ornamental uses. Lemon Balm grows well in sunny to partially shaded locations with moist, well-drained soil.
Lemon-Scented Leaves
Perennial Herb
Culinary Herb
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Culinary Uses
Leaves can be used fresh or dried in herbal teas, salads, and recipes.
Perennial Growth
Develops into a bushy herbaceous plant that can return year after year in suitable climates.
Pollinator Attraction
Small flowers provide a source of nectar for bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Product Highlights
Fresh lemon-scented foliage
Small white to pale yellow flowers
Perennial culinary herb
Suitable for herbal tea preparation
Can be grown in containers
Attracts bees and pollinators
Suitable for kitchen herb gardens
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Melissa officinalis |
| Common Name | Lemon Balm; Common Balm |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Herb Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, upright perennial herb |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Flower Color | White to pale yellow |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring after frost or indoors earlier |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors or direct sow; press seeds lightly onto the soil surface |
| Germination Time | 10–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | 65–70°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Harvesting Season | Spring through fall |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 18–24 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Choose fresh Lemon Balm seeds and prepare seed trays or a garden bed with a fine, well-drained growing medium.
Choose fresh Lemon Balm seeds and prepare seed trays or a garden bed with a fine, well-drained growing medium.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them gently. Avoid covering them deeply because light supports germination.
Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them gently. Avoid covering them deeply because light supports germination.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Keep the growing medium consistently moist using gentle watering until seedlings emerge.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist using gentle watering until seedlings emerge.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light
Place seedlings in a sunny location or partial shade. Transplant them when they are strong enough to handle.
Place seedlings in a sunny location or partial shade. Transplant them when they are strong enough to handle.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Harvest young leaves as needed once plants are established. Regular trimming helps maintain compact, bushy growth.
Harvest young leaves as needed once plants are established. Regular trimming helps maintain compact, bushy growth.
Grow Fresh Fragrant Lemon Balm
Melissa Officinalis Lemon Balm adds refreshing citrus fragrance and useful foliage to home herb gardens. Its leaves are suitable for herbal teas, fresh recipes, and aromatic garden displays. Grow this versatile perennial herb in moist, well-drained soil with adequate sunlight for healthy growth.