Lemon Balm

Organic Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Seeds

Lemon balm is very prolific and can spread easily through the garden if not contained. To avoid this, try growing it in a container or a large pot sunk into the soil. To prevent it from self-seeding, cut it back before the flowers have a chance to produce seeds.

Characteristics:

• Perennial
• Height: 90cm

Growing schedule: Sow from mid-March to mid-May for planting out after the last risk of frost has passed. 

Sowing depth: Cover only very lightly with soil as lemon balm seeds need light to germinate.

Planting distance: 50 x 40 cm

Growing conditions: Lemon balm prefers warm conditions in full sun or partial shade and moist, rich, well-draining soil. Be careful not to over-fertilise as this will cause the plant to grow large but less flavoursome leaves.

Ongoing care: Lemon balm responds well to pruning, growing back thicker than before.

Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 450 organic seeds, enough to cover 10m².