{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis \u003c\/em\u003ePerennial. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Balm Herb Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is a hardy perennial that thrives in full sun or partial shade in very hot areas. A great candidate for container growing, in the garden it can reseed and spread. Treat it as you might a favorite mint!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately fertile, well-drained \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\/partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green and white\/pale yellow flowers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon and hints of mint \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing and Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow lemon balm seeds inside 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area or outside once the soil can be worked. Germination will take about 2 weeks. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant will need more water as it grows. Lemon balm grows to about 2 feet tall and wide. Lemon balm will go dormant through the winter season. Be sure not to overwater as this can lead to root rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest lemon balm by picking off fresh leaves as needed or gather cut stems into bunches and hang upside down to dry. Flavor is best as the plant nears flowering and dried leaves should be used within 6 months. Store in a cool, dry space. Use coconut oil or petroleum jelly to create your own salve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg - Approximately 700 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 160,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 640,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"500 mg","offer_id":35546912686235,"sku":"20694","price":1.89,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35546912719003,"sku":"32437","price":10.49,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35546912751771,"sku":"32436","price":25.92,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35546912784539,"sku":"32435","price":85.46,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/lemon-balm-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597675028","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/lemon-balm-seeds","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}