{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds-organic","title":"Lemon Balm seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLemon Balm (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is a hardy perennial in the mint family, with soft crinkled leaves that release a sharp lemon scent when you brush past. Easy to the point of enthusiastic, and a reliable draw for bees when it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow or barely cover with 2 to 3mm of fine soil, as the seed needs light to germinate. Germination takes 7 to 14 days at 19 to 22°C. Space plants 40 to 50cm apart, as clumps widen quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to July (cooler, drier months)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to May and August to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun to part shade in most soils, with moderate water. Like its mint relatives it spreads and self seeds freely, so a large pot or a bed with an edge is worth considering. Cut it back hard after flowering and it will push out fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick leaves from about 8 to 10 weeks, taking stems from the outside of the clump. Best used fresh, as much of the lemon scent is lost in drying. Cutting before it flowers gives the strongest aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178835083576,"sku":"ORHA035","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/lemon-balm-seeds-organic-1811877.jpg?v=1785234848","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/lemon-balm-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}