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Lemon Balm Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit

Melissa officinalis

From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Lemon Balm care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Melissa officinalis
Common names
Lemon Balm
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Melissa
Species
M. officinalis
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Start growing

Invasive if not contained. Rich moist soil.

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Growing with your kit

Start in Seeds In A Cup® clear planter to contain initial root spread.

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Propagation

By seed, division, or cuttings.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest before flowering for best scent.

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Growing conditions

Woodland edges; partial shade.

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Weather & tolerances

Shade tolerant; very winter hardy.

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Pests & plant health

Spider mites, leaf spot.

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Plant safety

Safe; gentle sedative.

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Botanical features

Perennial, lemon-scented heart leaves.

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Varieties

‘All Gold’, ‘Citronella’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Calming tea, culinary garnish

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Native range & distribution

South-Central Europe origins.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Greek ‘melissa’ (honey bee).

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History

17th-century ‘Carmelite Water’ ingredient.

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