Grow the soothing, aromatic herb right on the windowsill! Lemon Balm’s most popular use is in soothing herbal teas, where its lemon-scented volatile oils are released. Chopped fresh leaves are also good in salads, soups & stews. The dried leaves are also a perfect ingredient for potpourri & dream pillows. Lemon Balm is also known as Sweet Balm & a synonymous botanical name is Melissa officinalis. At maturity, the herb plant reaches 12-24 inches tall & 12-18 inches wide.Larger harvests can be obtained by snipping the upper half of the plant just above a node. SOWING Sow indoor: January - December Season: Perennial Height: 24 inches / 60 cm Bloom Season: May - June Environment: Full sun to partial shade Depth: Press gently onto surface of soil Plant Spacing: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. 1500 Seeds - Lemon Balm Melissa Officinalis Herb
