Lemon Balm Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

flowers that bees adore. It is a favorite for fresh and dried herbal teas. Who it's for Great for tea lovers, beginner gardeners, and anyone wanting a fragrant, hardy perennial for beds, containers, or a sunny kitchen window. How & when to plant Start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost or direct-sow in spring; seeds need light to germinate, so press them onto the surface and barely cover. Space plants 12–18 inches apart in full sun to part shade. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9, lemon balm grows in average, moist, well-drained soil and spreads into a fuller clump each year. Harvest Leaves are ready to pick in about 70–80 days, and flavor is best just before the plant flowers. Snip sprigs from the top and harvest often to encourage tender new growth; leaves can be used fresh or dried for tea. Benefits & uses Lemon balm's citrusy leaves flavor herbal teas, cold drinks, fruit salads, and desserts, and pair nicely with fish and poultry. In the garden its late-summer flowers are a strong draw for bees and other pollinators. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Lemon Balm From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.