Herb Lemon Balm brings a fresh lemon fragrance to your kitchen garden. This leafy perennial herb offers aromatic green foliage for herbal infusions, desserts and fresh culinary accents. Brush a leaf between your fingers to enjoy its citrus scent, or snip a few tender sprigs for your next garden-to-table meal. Grow in a sunny or partly shaded bed, or keep a pot near the kitchen for convenient harvesting. Each packet contains 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 6/26. JSS.

Culinary Uses

• Herbal infusions: Steep washed, harvested leaves in hot water for a lemon-scented drink. Enjoy alone or blended with other culinary herbs.
• Fresh dishes: Finely chop tender leaves into fruit salads, dressings or yogurt for a gentle citrus-herb accent.
• Desserts: Add a small amount to cookies, cakes or syrups, adjusting to taste.
• Finishing herb: Add leaves near the end of cooking to help preserve their delicate fragrance.
• Drying: Dry clean sprigs in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, then store fully dried leaves in an airtight container.

Medicinal Uses

Lemon balm has a history of traditional use in herbal teas and preparations associated with relaxation and digestive comfort. Traditional use is not proof of effectiveness for a medical condition. These seeds are sold for growing herbs, not diagnosing, treating, curing or preventing disease. Seek qualified healthcare guidance before medicinal use.

Growing Directions

• Starting seeds: Start indoors approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost, or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed. Surface sow or cover very lightly in a fine seed-starting mix.
• Moisture and light: Keep the seedbed evenly moist without saturation. Give seedlings bright light, and gradually acclimate indoor-started plants before transplanting.
• Location: Choose full sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Afternoon shade can be helpful in very hot climates.
• Spacing: Space established plants approximately 12 to 18 inches apart, allowing room for branching and airflow.
• Watering and feeding: Water regularly while plants establish, then adjust to rainfall and soil conditions. Add compost as needed and avoid excessive fertilizer.
• Containers and spread: Use a pot with drainage holes for convenient harvesting. Lemon balm can spread and self-sow; trim before seeds mature if you want to limit volunteer plants.
• Harvesting: Snip tender leafy stems regularly, leaving enough foliage for regrowth. Harvest before flowering when tender leaves are your priority, or leave some blooms for visiting insects.
• Local conditions: Consult local extension guidance for planting dates and winter care in your climate.

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Important Disclaimer

• Variety Disclaimer: Growth, fragrance, harvest timing and overwintering vary with climate, soil and care.
• Seed Storage: Keep unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. Packet contents are planting seeds, not food.
• Planting Zones: Match sowing dates and winter protection to local conditions and frost dates.
• Herbal Use: Positively identify harvested herbs before consumption. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use, particularly during pregnancy or breastfeeding, when taking medication or when managing a health condition.

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