Herb Seeds

Lemon Balm is a bushy plant with light green leaves. It can be used lavishly in soups, stews, vegetables, stuffings or in a sauce with fish or meat to impart a lemon flavour. Lemon Balm also makes a refreshing summer drink by adding some fresh leaves to lemonade or sparkling water.

Sow Outdoors

Sow outside, in spring, in drills keeping watered if dry. Germination may be erratic. Thin out or transplant when large enough to be handled. Grow in good soil, prefably in a sunny position.

Harvest

Harvest fresh leaves for drying at any time. Pick young leaves before the sun gets hot.

Timings

Sow Outdoors: March to May.

Harvest: June to October.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Perennial

Height: 1m (3ft).

Spread: 70cm (28").

Average Contents: 600 Seeds.

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