SCARBOROUGH SEEDS - LEMON BALM - 500 SEEDS - PERENNIAL, MOSQUITO INSECT REPELLENT, HERB

Scarborough Seeds

        SEEDS GUARANTEED TO GROW

ALL SEEDS ARE FRESH EACH SEASON AND MAINTAINED IN COLD STORAGE TO INSURE FRESHNESS TO YOU

The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them.

They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project.

SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Lemon Balm 500 Seeds

Germination: 85%

Lemon balm, with its lemon scent and flavor, is valued as a culinary, cosmetic and medicinal herb. Fresh sprigs are used to top drinks and as garnishes on salads and main dishes. Fresh or dried leaves make a refreshing tea, either iced or hot. Dried leaves are used as an ingredient in many potpourris and the oil is used in perfume.

LATIN NAME: Melissa officinalis

LIFE CYCLE: perennial

HYBRID STATUS: Open pollinated

DAYS TO MATURITY:  70 days.

DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).

SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Tamp the seeds lightly into the soil, as seeds require light to germinate, and mist lightly. Transplant to individual pots when the seedlings have 4 true leaves. After the last frost, transplant out, giving the plants 12" spacing.
Direct seed: Direct seed in the spring or early fall, sowing about one seed per inch. Tamp the seeds lightly into the soil, as the seeds require light to germinate, and keep moist until germination occurs. It is not necessary to thin, but if desired, the seedlings can be thinned to stand up to 12" apart in rows 2' apart. Mulch if the winter goes below 0°F (-18°C).

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Grow in moist, well-drained soil of medium fertility.

PLANT HEIGHT: 18-26".

PLANT SPACING: 12".

HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 4-9.

HARVEST: Individual leaves may be picked as soon as the plants have become established. Cut entire stalks before the plants begin to bloom, being careful not to bruise the foliage. In the first year, two cuttings are possible. Leaves are best used fresh, as they turn brown and lose much of their scent when dried.