How to plant lemon balm seeds

To start lemon balm indoors, sow seeds six to eight weeks before the last frost. Start with small pots filled with a light seed-starting mix and barely cover. I prefer to sprinkle seeds on the surface of the soil and then lightly scratch them in before watering.

Is Lemon balm easy to grow?
Does lemon balm plant spread?
Can lemon balm and mint be planted together?
Will Lemon balm grow in shade?
Does lemon balm grow back every year?
Does lemon balm plant repel mosquitoes?
What is the difference between lemon balm and mint?
How long does lemon balm take to grow?
Does lemon balm attract bees?
What can I plant lemon balm with?
Can you plant lemon balm and rosemary together?
Can you plant lemon balm and lemon thyme together?

Is Lemon balm easy to grow?

Yes, lemon balm is one of the easiest herbs to grow in a container. It will flourish in a pot with rich, well-drained potting mix. Pots must be watered often, daily in the heat of summer.

Does lemon balm plant spread?

Lemon balm can be grown in full sun to partial shade in soils that are moist but well drained. It can be propagated by seeds, division or stem cuttings. ... While mint can spread rapidly by underground stems, lemon balm spreads by setting lots of seed and can, if allowed to go unchecked start to overtake the garden.

Can lemon balm and mint be planted together?

The mint family plants, which include peppermint, spearmint, catmint, flavored mints such as orange mint and lemon balm, are spreading plants. ... Don't mix different mints in the same box because they interbreed and will produce some new and probably not as deliciously fragrant varieties.

Will Lemon balm grow in shade?

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a perennial herb hardy to USDA Zone 3, tolerates partial shade and grows well in poor soil as long as the drainage is good. It self-sows easily. Lemon balm may be used in teas, salads and fish dishes or with fruit.

Does lemon balm grow back every year?

Type of plant: Lemon balm is a herbaceous upright perennial. Growing season: Lemon balm grows best in cool weather. In freezing temperatures, it will die back to the ground then regrow from the roots in spring. Growing zones: Zones 4 to 9; lemon balm does not like hot, humid climates.

Does lemon balm plant repel mosquitoes?

Lemon Balm contains high levels of a compound called citronellal, which gives it its lemony aroma and flavor that bugs find so unpleasant. ... The lemon scent, which repels the bugs, is powerful. It rubs off very well onto the skin. Lemon balm repels mosquitoes and gnats.

What is the difference between lemon balm and mint?

While mint and lemon balm do come from the same family, they come from different branches of that family. ... Lemon balm's flavor is mildly lemony with a very subtle mint note, while mint's flavor is simply minty with no lemon note.

How long does lemon balm take to grow?

Quick Reference Growing Guide

Season:	Spring-fall	Average
Exposure:	Full sun to partial shade	6.0-7.5
Time to Maturity:	70 days	Well-draining
Spacing:	1-2 feet	Dill, basil, squash
Planting Depth:	Seeds on surface, transplants to depth of pot	Lamiaceae

Does lemon balm attract bees?

Lemon balm is a great plant to use as a border to a garden because not only will it emit its fragrant lemony odor when brushed, but it will attract bees into the garden.

What can I plant lemon balm with?

Most herbs, fruits and vegetables make great lemon balm companions, including the following:

Winter and summer squash.
Melons.
Tomatoes.
All members of the cabbage family (kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.)
Apples.
Kiwi.
Onions.
Fennel.

Can you plant lemon balm and rosemary together?

Plant rosemary in the vegetable garden near carrots, cabbage, beans and sage. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) also hailing from the same region as rosemary, is not picky about its location and will thrive in full sun or partial shade.

Can you plant lemon balm and lemon thyme together?

Lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon thyme, lemon basil, and lemon grass offer ethereal aroma and essence to many foods. ... Lemon herbs thrive in sun and well-drained soil, so plant them together and add a few flowers with similar sunny dispositions.