Lemon Balm Seeds – Melissa officinalis, Culinary & Medicinal Herb

Calm, Citrusy & Incredibly Versatile — A Bee-Beloved Garden Classic

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a cherished member of the mint family native to southern Europe, central Asia, and the Mediterranean basin — prized for its refreshing lemon fragrance, delicate white flowers, and remarkable versatility as a culinary, medicinal, and aromatic herb. Its essential oil is renowned for its calming, stress-relieving properties, and its leaves enhance everything from herbal teas and poultry dishes to pesto, seafood, and refreshing summer drinks.

Why Grow Lemon Balm?

• Calming Medicinal Herb: Essential oil and leaf tea are widely used to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, aid digestion, and support cognitive clarity.
• Versatile Kitchen Uses: Fresh leaves brighten teas, poultry, seafood, pesto, salad dressings, and fruit desserts with a clean lemon flavor without acidity.
• Honey Bee Magnet: The name ‘Melissa’ means ‘honey bee’ in Greek — its white flowers are one of the best bee-attracting plants for the garden.
• Deer Resistant & Container-Friendly: Naturally repels deer while thriving in containers for easy management of its spreading habit.
• 500 Seeds Per Packet: Approximately 50,000 seeds per ounce — excellent value for the herb garden or market grower.

Growing Guide

Start indoors in a flat and transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost. For direct sowing, keep soil evenly moist until germination. Water consistently but avoid overwatering — tolerates drought once mature. Remove flowering stalks before they go to seed to prevent invasive spreading. Harvest fresh leaves as needed throughout summer and fall; dry or freeze within 2 days for best flavor retention.

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