I do not have a green thumb and I typically don't plant much (fortunately I live in Southern Maryland where greenery is abundant). However, here in the swamplands we do have a predictably-high mosquito problem and my little white cottage attracts them in droves as the setting sun shines on it. So I talked to some experts who recommended planting lemon balm as a deterrent, and it worked!
It was literally as easy as sprinkling the seeds in the planter box and watering once in a while when I remembered. They sprouted what felt like pretty quickly and have been full stocks for about three months now. I don't know what plant sorcery they use to keep mosquitos at bay, but I'm not complaining. Supposedly it's scent, but I really don't smell these plants at all.
For less than the cost of a can of Off, this worked great. Will definitely buy again next year!
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Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
Start Lemon Balm seeds and 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 and stews. The dried leaves are also a perfect ingredient for potpourri and dream pillows. Lemon Balm is also known as Sweet Balm and a synonymous botanical name is Melissa officinalis.
How To Grow Lemon Balm
Sow Lemon Balm seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Use sterile starter mix, and sow the herb seeds on the surface. Do not cover the seeds. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and seedlings have developed their second set of true leaves. For areas with a long growing season, directly sow Lemon Balm herb seeds outside in prepared soil.
Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 40,000
Planting Guidelines
- Temperature: 65 - 75F
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 Days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Press seed onto surface of soil, do not cover
- Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch
- Moisture: Keep moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: Rows 18 - 24 inches apart; thin seedlings 12 inches
Herb Specifications
Lemon Balm herb plants will bring the bees and hummingbirds to the garden! They love the fragrant flowers and fragrant heart-shaped leaves. At maturity, the herb plant reaches 12-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. The Lemon Balm leaf can be picked at any time. Larger harvests can be obtained by snipping the upper half of the plant just above a node.
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 4 - 9
- Height: 24 inches
- Bloom Season: Early Summer
- Environment: Partial Shade
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| Sold By | Outsidepride | Outsidepride | TKE Farms & Gardens | Gaea's Blessing | Sweet Yards |
| type | Herb | Herb | Herb Seeds | officinalis | Herb |
| weight | 0.01 pounds | 0.05 pounds | 0.01 pounds | — | — |
| number of pieces | 5000 | 10000 | 1 | 1 | 700 |
| sunlight exposure | Partial Shade | Partial Shade | Full Sun | Full Sun | Partial Sun |
| usda hardiness zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 5 | 4,5,6,7,8,9 | — | — |
| blooming period | Summer | Spring to Summer | Summer | — | Year Round |
| planting period | Spring | Spring | Spring | — | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| soil type | Sandy Soil | Clay Soil | Rich, Well Drained | — | — |
| expected height | 2 feet | 2 feet | 20 inches | — | — |
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I already have some bee balm plants now and they are so lovely to look at with all the bees that are buzzing around. So with these 5,000 seeds which I have already planted into my ground I have high hopes that the majority of them will succeed.
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I do not have a green thumb and I typically don't plant much (fortunately I live in Southern Maryland where greenery is abundant). However, here in the swamplands we do have a predictably-high mosquito problem and my little white cottage attracts them in droves as the setting sun shines on it. So I talked to some experts who recommended planting lemon balm as a deterrent, and it worked!
It was literally as easy as sprinkling the seeds in the planter box and watering once in a while when I remembered. They sprouted what felt like pretty quickly and have been full stocks for about three months now. I don't know what plant sorcery they use to keep mosquitos at bay, but I'm not complaining. Supposedly it's scent, but I really don't smell these plants at all.
For less than the cost of a can of Off, this worked great. Will definitely buy again next year!
It was literally as easy as sprinkling the seeds in the planter box and watering once in a while when I remembered. They sprouted what felt like pretty quickly and have been full stocks for about three months now. I don't know what plant sorcery they use to keep mosquitos at bay, but I'm not complaining. Supposedly it's scent, but I really don't smell these plants at all.
For less than the cost of a can of Off, this worked great. Will definitely buy again next year!
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