How to grow lemon balm from seed Lemon balm can be grown from seed in spring in one of two ways. Firstly, you can sow seeds outdoors directly into the garden, around a quarter-inch deep in rows 12 ...

Cutting lemon balm back by half just before flowering also encourages bushier growth and keeps the leaves tender. Young plants will need regular watering, but established ones are quite drought ...

Lemon balm can grow in shade or bright sunlight and should be lightly pruned often to maintain shape and promote fresh new growth. It does like its soil to be kept consistently moist.

Lemon balm makes a flavorful herbal tea, especially when using fresh leaves. Dried leaves however, are great too, particularly during the winter when fresh green leaves are not available anymore.

Fresh lemon balm can be hard to track down in supermarkets, so if you have a backyard (or fire escape) you might want to consider growing your own. “Lemon balm is easy to grow and makes a unique ...