An Overview of Herb Balm Lemon

There is a herb called lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) in the mint family. Lemon balm is a herbaceous perennial herb in the mint family, indigenous to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but it has now become naturalized across the globe. 

What You'll Love

• Lemon balm can grow up to a height of one meter
• The leaves of lemon balm have a mild lemon fragrance
• The flowers are small and white, filled with nectar during the summer months
• The seeds germinate at a higher rate than sown indoors 

Benefits of Herb Balm Lemon 

The herb is often used to flavour baked goods or teas, and for marinating chicken and fish as well. Other medical conditions that can be treated with lemon balm include those related to the digestive system, nervous system, and liver. There is evidence that the compound rosmarinic acid in lemon balm may possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it an effective herb for relieving stress and anxiety.

How to Care And Sow Herb Balm Lemon Seeds

All mint families are easy to grow, including lemon balm. In the outdoor setting, seed should be sown after all dangers of frost have passed in mid-spring or in late fall or early winter. Sowing in the winter offers advantages over planting in the spring. The optimal time for seed sowing and germinating depends on the weather conditions during winter. Plant seeds six to eight weeks before the last frost. Filling small pots with a light seed-starting mix lightly with the mixture would help. Seeds should be sprinkled on the soil's surface and lightly scratched in before watering. The germination period for seeds may be as long as fourteen days in colder weather.

Now is the time to care for the tiny plants. Plant seedlings into larger containers once they have their second pair of true leaves. After the second set of true leaves has appeared, thin the plants to just one or two per pot. Make sure you leave plenty of space between the lemon balm and other plants since it tends to sprawl and crawls. By pinching or pruning stem tips, plants need to be controlled and kept tidy during the growing season. Divide your mature plants every three to five years if they are scraggly or spindly. They will grow faster that way.

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Product: Balm Lemon Seeds
• Season: Winter
• USDA Zones: 3-7
• Days to Harvest: 70 Days.
• Height: Crawler
• Soil Type: Loam
• Temperature: Cold
• Kingdom: Plantae 
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids 
• Order: Lamiales 
• Family: Lamiaceae 
• Genus: Melissa 
• Species: M. Officinalis
• Uses: Beneficial Herb

Shipping Information:

• The delivery time for Ireland and Northern Ireland is usually two working days for orders placed before 4 pm.
• Shipping Cost: Starting at 2,00 Euros
• Rest of the World : 3 to 11 working days
• Shipping Cost: Starting at 2,90 Euros
• Shipping costs from 3.50 Euros except for Australia & New Zealand.

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