Lemon Balm, a plant that is simply beautiful
These live Lemon Balm are perfect for both the indoors and outdoors. Bring some health and beauty inside with these live herbs or start your very own kitchen garden outside! Lemon Balm is a perfect addition to many different recipes! These herbs are tailor made for planting in a container or they are also great by themselves on your windowsill. They can be harvested multiple times as you keep them healthy and watered.
Basics
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This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.
Spring,Summer
Moderate
Spring
Well draining soil
Green
How to plant & care for Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm grows best when the soil is kept moist but not wet. Be sure to plant in well-draining soil to prevent overwatering.
Lemon Balm loves to be placed in a spot that is sunny majority of the day, but can tolerate some shade as well!
Prune and clean up dead stems off of last year's growth. In spring, prune them back by one-third or within 4 inches of the soil. This encourages new growth in a bushy and more compact form.
The easiest way to propagate Lemon Balm is to cut parts of the top of the shoots. The cuttings should be about one inch long. You can either let the cuttings grow roots first in a glass with water or you can plant the cuttings immediately into soil. Be sure to keep the soil dry for the first 2-3 weeks as the cuttings need to develop roots first.
Lemon Balm does not need frequent fertilization. Feeding your plant Calcium every 3-4 years can be beneficial for growth!
Diseases often seen on Lemon Balm
Usually herbs are very strong plants if they are maintained in balance. Nevertheless, if weather circumstances are extreme, herbs can be atttacked by mildew or other fungus types.
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