{"title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLemon balm seeds — fresh lemon scent for teas and bees\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is a cheerful, easy herb with soft, lemon-scented leaves — lovely in herbal teas and cold drinks, calming in the garden, and adored by bees (its botanical name means “honey bee”). The species is gathered under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melissa-officinalis\"\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e within our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/culinary-herbs\"\u003eculinary herb\u003c\/a\u003e range. New to herbs? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/growing-herbs-from-seed\"\u003eherb growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is easy from a spring sowing — the herb calendar shows when.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/herb-sowing-calendar\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#66971d;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eOpen the herb sowing calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-germinate-seeds\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffffff;color:#3f6312;border:1.5px solid #9cc35f;padding:10.5px 21px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHow to germinate seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLemon scent and a bee magnet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vigorous, hardy perennial, lemon balm gives fresh lemony leaves all season and its summer flowers hum with bees. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-herbs\"\u003eperennial\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aromatic-herbs\"\u003earomatic herbs\u003c\/a\u003e, and like mint is best kept in a pot to curb its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing lemon balm from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in spring on the surface, as the fine seed needs light, and grow on in sun or part shade in any reasonable soil. It self-seeds readily, so trim before it sets seed if you want to keep it in bounds. Best grown in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/container-friendly-herbs\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding a herb garden? Here's where to look next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aromatic-herbs\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#66971d;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBrowse aromatic herbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/culinary-herbs\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffffff;color:#3f6312;border:1.5px solid #9cc35f;padding:10.5px 21px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCulinary herbs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopular herb categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melissa-officinalis\"\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/culinary-herbs\"\u003eCulinary Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aromatic-herbs\"\u003eAromatic Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/container-friendly-herbs\"\u003eContainer Herbs\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbs\"\u003eAll Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eSeedsChoice\u003c\/a\u003e, every order ships from Meppel, NL with fast, tracked EU delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds-melissa-officinalis","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds Melissa Officinalis Perennial Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFragrant perennial herb for garden and pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elemon balm seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce a lemon-scented, perennial herb valued for its fresh green foliage and soft, airy presence in herb beds, borders, and containers. This variety is also known as \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e and is commonly searched as melissa officinalis seeds by gardeners looking for reliable perennial herb seeds. Plants can reach around 90 cm in height, forming a leafy clump that can be picked as needed when the leaves are most aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavorful leaves for everyday kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm herb seeds are a popular choice for cooks who want a mild citrus note from the garden. The leaves can be used fresh or dried, and they suit many recipes, including as a culinary herb for fish dishes and other savory meals where a light lemon aroma is welcome. As a versatile culinary herb, lemon balm pairs well with simple ingredients and can be added at the end of cooking to keep its fragrance bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSite preference for healthy, leafy growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, choose a spot that matches this partial shade herb plant preference, especially in warmer locations. A position with some shelter and consistently moist soil is suitable, making it a good option for gardeners searching for moist soil herb seeds or lemon balm seeds partial shade. With its perennial habit and generous foliage, perennial lemon balm seeds can become a long-lasting part of a kitchen garden or mixed herb planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575200510289,"sku":"SHA-BLO-021282-5","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-BLO-021282-5_1_dd9befb9-9754-4da2-b753-e56563bc9b32.png?v=1778179020"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds-organic-melissa-officinalis","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds Organic Melissa Officinalis Perennial Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic lemon balm seeds for fragrant gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elemon balm seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are a classic choice for gardeners who want an aromatic, leafy herb with a fresh citrus-like scent. This organic perennial herb forms a bushy plant and can reach around 80 cm in height under suitable conditions. Known botanically as \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e, it fits beautifully into an aromatic herb garden and works well in beds, borders, and dedicated herb areas where you can brush past the foliage and enjoy its fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerennial herb character and garden placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lemon balm herb seeds develop into a dependable perennial herb plant with soft green leaves and a naturally informal habit. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, making it a bee friendly herb plant for mixed planting schemes. For best results, choose a spot with moist soil, as this herb appreciates evenly damp conditions without being waterlogged. Whether you grow perennial herb seeds for a kitchen garden or for ornamental greenery, lemon balm adds texture, scent, and seasonal interest alongside other culinary herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated search terms for easy online finding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing options, you may also see this herb listed as melissa officinalis seeds or described as organic lemon balm seeds and perennial lemon balm herb seeds. These terms refer to the same well-known garden herb and can help you match the right plant to your herb collection and planting style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575200543057,"sku":"SHA-AUR-011051-5","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-AUR-011051-5_1_0daa9bc1-94d6-4efe-87d2-6a4db630837d.png?v=1778178945"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds-melissa-officinalis-herbal-tea","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds Melissa Officinalis Perennial Herb Herbal Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLemon-scented perennial herb for garden spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elemon balm seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce a lemon scented herb plant valued for its fresh, aromatic foliage and easygoing perennial habit. Also known as lemon balm herb seeds, this classic kitchen herb forms a leafy clump that can reach around 90 cm in height when established. The leaves are commonly used fresh or dried to add a bright citrus note to a wide range of dishes, making it a practical choice for cooks who enjoy growing their own herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant character, uses, and growing location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is offered as \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e, a well-known member of herb gardens and mixed borders. As perennial herb seeds, it is suited to long-term planting where it can return year after year. It is a good option for herb seeds for pots as well as beds, and it can fit neatly into small-space gardening plans on patios or balconies. For placement, many gardeners choose partial shade herb seeds like this for spots with some shelter from strong sun, and it is often associated with moist soil herb seeds where the ground is kept evenly moist. If you are looking for perennial lemon balm herb seeds for a fragrant, leafy plant with culinary versatility, this is a dependable addition to your herb collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575368970577,"sku":"SHA-LUN-051339-5","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-LUN-051339-5_1_c26ee0f7-8216-445a-bd99-9ad4aaa68c0b.png?v=1778196229"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/collections\/Lemon_Balm.png?v=1780841625","url":"https:\/\/seedschoice.fr\/collections\/lemon-balm.oembed","provider":"SeedsChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}