Lemon Balm

Common balm, Balm mint

Lemon balm is a low-lying, vining plant, that produces multi-stalked curling brown stems of deeply creased, toothed, and somewhat “fuzzy” small kelly green leaves. Lemon balm tends to trail and form a dense mat, only reaching 4-5 inches tall.

Days in the Nursery
12-14 days

Harvest Cycle
5 weeks of intermittent harvesting-- 6 weeks to full harvest

Yield Per Shelf
3-6 lbs/Harvest Cycle

Flavor Characteristics
Sweet, floral, lemon

Thinning technique

After you've transplanted your seedlings to the growing shelf. Each pod should be thinned to 1 - 2 seedlings. To do this pull out the excess seedlings using a pair of tweezers or your fingers gently.

Harvesting technique

Lemon balm should be harvested at least once a week. Grab each plant at the base, make a fist, and cut above the fist. Remove any plant debris on the tray as the dry undergrowth must be cleared each time you harvest.