Experience the soothing, lemony aroma of Lemon Balm—a versatile herb prized for calming teas, culinary zest, and pollinator attraction.
Grow Your Own Calming Citrus-Mint Garden!
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) features bright-green, crinkled leaves bursting with lemon fragrance. Ideal for herbal teas, flavoring salads and desserts, or infusing oils and vinegar. Its fragrant blooms also attract bees and beneficial insects.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Organic, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 300+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 75–85%
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Germination Time: 10–14 days
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Leaf Flavor: Fresh lemon with subtle mint undertones
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Plant Habit: Bushy, 40–60 cm tall; spreads via basal shoots
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to April or September to October
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Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 4–6 weeks after sowing, once seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 15 °C – 25 °C
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Sunlight: Partial to full sun (4–6 hours daily)
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; tolerates light drought once established
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants
Why Grow Lemon Balm?
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Calming teas & infusions: soothe digestion and promote relaxation
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Culinary uses: brighten salads, marinades, and desserts with citrus notes
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Pollinator-friendly: small white blooms attract bees and beneficial insects
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Easy care: perennial habit provides multi-year harvests
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Aromatic ambiance: fills garden and indoor spaces with refreshing lemon scent
