Lemon Balm

The popularity of this herb is attributed to the refreshing tea that is made from the leaves and sweetened with honey. It is a common addition to peppermint tea due to its complementing flavour.

Fresh chopped leaves are delicious in salads, stews and soups and as a seasoning for poultry and veal. Cut leaves continuously from spring to autumn. Leaves may also be dried.

During summer small white flowers attract bees so the plant can be useful in your garden to support pollination.

Lemon balm has been cultivated at least since the 16th century and is grown for its oil to use as an ingredient perfume and in toothpaste.

Surface Sow: Requires light to germinate. Scatter seed on the surface. Press seed down into the soil.  Keep moist.

Germination Capacity: This variety is naturally low in germination capacity. 60% germination can be expected.