Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) seeds, organic

(1 customer review)

Price range: $3.95 through $44.10

Family: Mint (Lamiacea)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 8

Evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean, Russia, Syria, Iran and Turkestan. Flowers white to yellow to 2 feet tall.  This is a classic tea herb. Traditional usage (TWM): life extension, high blood pressure, migraines, hysteria, melancholia, goiter, hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease. Plant prefers shade to part sun and is not picky about the soil, although a rich soil will give improved yields.  Light-dependent germinator. Scarify seeds lightly on fine sandpaper and sow outdoors in the fall or very early spring or provide 2 weeks of cold conditioning. Barely cover seeds with soil, tamp securely and keep evenly moist.  Germination in 10-40 days.  Plant 1 to 2 feet apart.

Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~2,000 seeds
5 g contains ~10,000 seeds
10 g contains ~20,000 seeds

Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Amy KOUSCH

    Lemon Balm

    Amy KOUSCH

    This plant exudes juicy lemon heaven. Superior germination. Three years of growing from SMS seed. Fantastic.

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    • james.magnus.bacon

      Hi Richo!

      I’m in the second year of my 45 foot Lemon Balm bed and it is already fairly tall and going strong. I like harvesting the entire bed at one time and am wondering about how many cuts/harvests is average/appropriate for a season? And how many inches should I leave on the plant to help it regrow? Thank you!

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi James, you’re right in sync on this, we just harvested our’s on friday. Its reasonable to get 2 pre-flowering cuts on this per growing season. Cut just above any discolored bottom leaves, they regrow easily. richo

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    Wilma Wilfong (verified owner)

    Regarding Lemon Balm seeds I bought. The instructions say to score a five, but the seats are teeny tiny. Did I get the wrong seats or are they instruction team correct?

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  3. Gina L Miller

    Is this a perennial in zone 5? Does lemon balm reseed itself in zone 5.

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      yes, lemon balm is perennial to Z4. The plant does love to reseed itself, usually in shade garden or woodlands. r

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