Lemon Balm Seeds - 200 Seeds (लेमन बाम के बीज) High Germination/ Easy to Grow/ Ideal For Terrace Gradening

🌿 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Aromatic & Medicinal Herb 🍋

Lemon balm is a versatile, cold-hardy perennial herb widely popular for its strong lemon-scented leaves 🍃. The leaves are dark green, wrinkled, and oval-shaped, perfect for adding a refreshing touch to salads, soups, teas, and juices 🥗🍵.

As a traditional medicinal herb, lemon balm is valued for its natural calming properties – it may help in reducing stress, anxiety, and even promoting better sleep 😌🌙. 

✨ Grow your own lemon balm at home with our easy growing tips and enjoy its amazing aroma and health benefits right from your garden!

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About this item

• 🔢 Number of Lemon Balm Seeds: 200 Seeds

• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or Terrace Garden

• 📅 Sowing Season: Spring and Late Summer

• 🌱 Sowing Method: Seedlings / Direct Sowing

• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 18–21°C

• ⏳ Germination Time: 5–14 Days from Sowing

• 🍃 Edible Part: Leaves and Flowers
  

What size grow bag is best for Lemon Balm?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

🌿 How To Grow Lemon Balm In India 🍋

🌱 Growing Season:

Lemon balm can be grown year-round in India, with planting months varying by region:
📍 North India: February–March
📍 South India: Suitable for growing throughout the year

🌼 How To Grow Lemon Balm In Pots

Lemon balm is a fast-spreading plant, so growing it in pots or grow bags is ideal. You can sow seeds directly or use the transplant method. Use a 30–38 cm wide pot with proper drainage holes and well-draining soil.
🧪 Germination temperature: 18–21°C

🌿 Lemon Balm Seeds Sowing Method

1. Fill a pot or grow bag with potting soil + compost mix.

2. Sprinkle the seeds lightly over the surface and cover with a thin layer of soil (needs light to germinate).

3. Water gently and place the pot in a sunny spot.

4. Seeds will germinate in 5–14 days (may vary based on conditions).

5. Transplant seedlings when they are 5–10 cm tall into bigger pots.

⚠️ Avoid over-fertilizing—too much nutrition can reduce the plant's natural flavor and aroma.

🌿 Fertilizer Requirements

Lemon balm doesn’t need much fertilizer. Mix organic compost during planting for best results. Avoid chemical fertilizers.

🌱 Lemon Balm Plant Care Tips

• Soil: Slightly sandy and well-drained

• Water: Keep soil moist but avoid overwatering

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade ☀️

• Temperature: Ideal range is 10–27°C

• Pests/Diseases: Generally resistant, but watch out for aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew. Use neem oil spray if needed

• Pruning: Trim every few months to maintain shape and promote new growth ✂️

🍃 Lemon Balm Harvesting Tips

• Ready to harvest in 30–50 days

• Harvest regularly by cutting young leaves

• Pinch flower buds early to prevent the plant from bolting

🌟 Lemon Balm Special Features

• Common names: Sweet balm, balm mint, garden balm, Melissa

• Scientific name: Melissa officinalis

• Height: 30–90 cm

• Flower color: White, pale yellow, or purple

• Growing difficulty: Easy for beginners 👍

FAQ

Should you deadhead lemon balm?

It is important for lemon balm plants to deadhead the flowers to prevent the seeds from self-seeding and spreading into the soil.

Will lemon balm grow back?

Lemon balm is a perennial plant that is long-lived and grows back every year.

Are all parts of lemon balm edible?

The whole lemon balm plant is edible, you can eat it raw or cooked. 

What is the best growing condition for lemon balm?

For the successful result of lemon balm, grow it in well-drained soil, full sun, and protect from high temperatures however, lemon balm is a cold hardy plant that tolerates temperatures down to -3°C. 

Why are my lemon balm seeds not germinating?

Lemon balm seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under watering.
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