The medieval Frankish king, Charlemagne had lemon balm planted in every monastery garden for the beauty of its crinkled and wonderfully fragrant foliage, and pretty white flowers. Used by herbalists for insomnia and to sooth upset stomach. Add to tea, use as a cooking herb to impart lemony flavor, or enjoy its aromatherapy qualities in a relaxing bath. A good container variety.
~ germination ~
To start lemon balm indoors in a flat, sow on the surface of soil about 6 weeks before the last spring frost; provide moderate heat, but keep away from the hottest rays of sunlight. For best results, water lightly with a spray bottle or something similar. Transplant outdoors as soon as the seedlings grow big enough to handle, or after the last spring frost. To direct sow after the last frost, plant the seeds on the surface of the soil and keep it evenly moist until germination, which should take place within 2-3 weeks. Lemon balm prefers well drained or sandy soil and partial shade, but can grow in full sun. With proper handling, lemon balm grows well in containers.
~ planting ~
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, or up to 2 months before first fall frost. When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
~ harvesting ~
Harvest young leaves at any time to use fresh or dry (will lose some of its scent) for later use.
All Nimble NiteCap Seeds are:
• Heirloom
• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Open Pollinated
• Untreated
• US Grown
• growing instructions included
• Regular testing is conducted to uphold the highest germination standards, all the while employing appropriate seed storage techniques.
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