{"product_id":"lemon-balm-organic","title":"Lemon Balm (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fragrant perennial in the mint family, with lemon-scented leaves and clusters of small white flowers that bees love. Its botanical name Melissa is Greek for honey bee. The leaves flavor teas, ice cream, fruit dishes, and pesto, and have long been valued for medicinal use and in sachets and potpourris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 to 21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 100 (about 44,353 per 1 oz bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoothing herbal teas and infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavoring desserts, fruit, and pesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens that attract bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders, containers, and herb beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSachets, potpourris, and medicinal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 1\/8 inch deep in soil around 70 degrees F. Seeds germinate in 14 to 21 days. Grow in partial sun to full sun and thin plants to 12 to 15 inches apart. Plants reach 24 to 36 inches and spread readily. Regular pruning encourages fresh growth and keeps the plant tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright and citrusy with a mild lemon flavor and a calming, mint-family aroma, pleasant in teas, beverages, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies seeds, plants, and garden supplies for organic and sustainable growing, helping home gardeners and small farms cultivate healthy, productive gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394550567190,"sku":"SNV8394","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz","offer_id":50394550599958,"sku":"SNV8394B","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-lemon-balm.jpg?v=1755812461","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/lemon-balm-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}