Lemon Balm Seeds

Approximately 450 open-pollinated, non-gmo, and pesticide free heirloom lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) seeds per packet. Prized medicinal herb. Grassy, minty lemon scent. Pollinator friendly. Great in teas. Direct surface sow after last frost. Keep soil evenly moist. Germination takes 7-14 days. Space 12 in apart. Or start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Prefers partial shade and well drained soil. Tolerates drought once established. 70 days to maturity. Harvest continually and in morning. Cuttings grow back. Reaches peak flavor before flowering.