Lemon Balm - (a.k.a Melissa) - Herb Seeds

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Offers a wonderful lemony flavour to meals on the go or subtle tea. Grows to 30cm (1') in pots and when planted in the garden it grows to 60cm (2'). Plant in partial shade location with good drainage.

How To Grow:

1600 seeds per gram. Sow seed directly outdoors in late May or again in late August/early September in a sunny spot with average soil. Plant seed 4 mm (3/16") deep and 6 mm (1/4") apart then thin to 30 cm (12") apart. Seed can be started indoors in a soil-less mix 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Keep at 20 C (70 F) for the 10-14 day germination period, then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and planting out after the danger of frost has passed.

Blooming Season Begins:  High Summer
Life Cycle:  Perennial
Propagation:  Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Spring or Late Summer
Days to Emergence:  10 to 14 
Light:  Full Sun
Growth Habit:  Bushy
Height:  Medium Tall (50 to 70 cm)
Frost Tolerance:  Frost Tender
Days to Harvest:  50 
Degree of Difficulty:  Easy
Heritage:  Open Pollinated
Family Name:  Lamiaceae
Latin:  Melissa officinalis

Suggested uses.
Container plant.
Leaves are used to make tea.
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