Herb Seeds
Lemon Balm Melissa Seeds
Lemon Balm Melissa Seeds
Description:
Description:
Lemon Balm plants are grown around the world as an herb used mostly in medicine and to flavor foods. Its calming properties and mild lemon scent has been useful for centuries, and even today, new uses are being found with this herb.
Watch as these bushy plants grow up to 2 ft. tall with serrated heart-shaped green leaves and tiny white flowers. The lemon-scented leaves are cultivated and made useful in a variety of ways: grind the leaves up into a nice spice to go on fresh or cooked meals, or use the leaves wholly in salads, tea, soups, and more. Lemon Balm leaves can also be used in potpourri to give you a calming scent.
- Species: Melissa officinalis
- Flavor: Lemon
- Origin: Western Asia
- Plant Height: 2 ft.
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Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
