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Lemon Balm Seeds
Melissa officinalis
Refreshing, healthy herbs. This easy-to-grow herb produces fragrant and nourishing plants that provide multiple uses. The leaves can be dried and used in teas, and the essential oils extracted from the plant can be used in natural remedies and skin care products. Plus, the refreshing lemon scent of the plant is sure to uplift your mood and enhance your home.
Approx 500 seeds
- Compact for Pots
- Grow Your Own
- Sun Loving
- Easy to Grow
Lemon Balm Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Lemon balm seeds are easy to grow and thrive in well-drained soil with partial to full sun. Sow seeds from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. This fragrant herb is perfect for garden herbs enthusiasts looking to add fresh lemon-scented leaves to their collection.
Lemon balm grows well indoors in pots with sufficient light and regular watering, making it a versatile herb for both indoor and outdoor gardens.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Lemon Balm Seeds
- Sow:Feb–Sep
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:In well-drained soil with partial to full sun exposure
- Water:Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut leaves regularly from summer to autumn to encourage growth
- Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills
This easy-to-grow herb produces aromatic leaves ideal for teas, natural remedies, and skincare. Lemon Balm attracts bees and adds a refreshing scent to your garden and home.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.95. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.95
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Large delivery — large orders
- £9.50
- Free delivery (orders £30 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Grow Your Own Lemon Balm – Fragrant, Versatile Herb
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How to Grow
Lemon Balm seeds can be started indoors from February to September or sown directly outside after the last frost for best results. This perennial herb prefers a sunny spot and moist soil to thrive, making it ideal for window boxes, balconies, containers, or garden beds.
Sowing
Sow the seeds thinly onto damp but well-drained soil and cover lightly. Keep the seeds in a clear sealed container placed in a sunny location to encourage germination.
Growing
Once seedlings appear, thin them to allow enough space for growth or pot them on to a 20 cm container to accommodate their spread. Growing from May to September, Lemon Balm benefits from good airflow and room to develop its fragrant leaves.
Plant care
Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging to support healthy growth. Regularly pinch back the shoots to encourage bushier foliage and prevent the plant from becoming leggy, ensuring a plentiful harvest of this versatile herb.
About Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is a fragrant perennial herb prized for its fresh lemon scent and calming qualities. Easy to grow from seed, it thrives in pots or garden beds and suits herb gardens, patios, and borders. Its soft green leaves are perfect for teas, cooking, and natural remedies, returning reliably each year.
- Compact for Pots
- Grow Your Own
- Sun Loving
- Easy to Grow
Eventual height & spread
0.9m
0.9m
History of Lemon Balm
The name Lemon Balm comes from the Greek word for bee, reflecting its popularity with pollinators. Historically valued for its medicinal uses, this herb is a charming addition to any garden.
| Other Names | balm, bee balm, cure-all, dropsy plant, honey plant, Melissa, Melissa folium, Melissa officinalis, sweet balm, and sweet Mary |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Sow from February to September. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Watering: keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Yes, it grows well in containers with good drainage. It is suited to pots, beds and windowsills. This is a perennial, so one sowing keeps going year after year rather than needing to be repeated each spring.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs February to September, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 500 seeds in the packet, so there is plenty to share. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits pots, beds and windowsills, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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