{"product_id":"lemon-balm-herb-seeds","title":"Lemon Balm Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLemon Balm Herb Seeds for Fresh Lemon-Scented Leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm Herb Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into an aromatic perennial herb with soft green leaves and a distinctive fresh lemon fragrance. A member of the mint family, Lemon Balm is useful in kitchen gardens for herbal teas, chilled drinks, salads, desserts, fruit dishes, sauces and fresh garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves combine bright citrus notes with a mild herbal and mint-like character. Harvest them fresh as required, or dry healthy foliage for later use in herbal infusions and culinary blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardy Perennial Herb for Beds \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm forms a vigorous leafy clump and can return for multiple seasons once established. Plants perform well in full sun to partial shade and prefer fertile, moist but freely draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn hotter Australian conditions, some afternoon shade can help protect foliage from excessive heat and drying. Because Lemon Balm can spread and self-seed, container growing is a practical option where you want to keep the plant contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Balm vs Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm has a bright lemon fragrance with a mild mint-like background, making it particularly useful for teas, drinks, desserts and fresh garnishes. For a cooler, more traditional mint flavour, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/mint-herb-seeds\"\u003eMint Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are hardy perennial herbs and respond well to regular harvesting, although Lemon Balm is generally more citrus-forward in flavour and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Fresh Leaves for Repeated Harvests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm seed is very fine and should be surface sown or covered only lightly. Raise seedlings in trays or pots for reliable establishment, then transplant once they are large enough to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin light harvesting once plants are well established, generally from around \u003cstrong\u003e60–70 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cut young stems and leaves regularly to encourage fresh, bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManage Vigorous Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Lemon Balm can expand into broad clumps and may self-seed if flowers are allowed to mature. Regular harvesting, removing unwanted flower stems and growing plants in containers are useful ways to keep growth manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801937252595,"sku":"LEMONBALMHERBSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801937318131,"sku":"LEMONBALMHERBSEEDS-20G","price":25.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801937383667,"sku":"LEMONBALMHERBSEEDS-50G","price":55.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801937416435,"sku":"LEMONBALMHERBSEEDS-100G","price":99.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801937481971,"sku":"LEMONBALMHERBSEEDS-250G","price":185.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801937547507,"sku":"LEMONBALMHERBSEEDS-500G","price":339.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/lemon-balm-herb-seeds_fb647e93-8889-4420-9c02-e18213f257e7.webp?v=1759265604","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/lemon-balm-herb-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}