Lemon Balm, Organic

The Living Seed Company - (Melissa officinales) A lovely soothing and potent herb known for imparting a lemon/citrus-scent and flavor.  Orignally from the Mediterranean and Asia, this versatile perennial has been used since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal properties. 

Melissa (part of its Latin name) comes from the greek word for honeybee and has been associated with power and even immortaltity. Can be used fresh or dry in teas, baths, tonics, and even as insect repellent. Naturally, lemon balm attracts bees. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Grown as an annual or tender perennial in warm climates
• Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall
• 70 days
• 50 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.  Transplant 18" apart. 

Plant Seed 1/8" deep

Germination 7-21 days

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