Flavor and aroma: Lemon balm has a strong scent of lemon with a touch of mint. Leaves: Use freshly chopped leaves sprinkled lightly on cooked vegetables, green salads, chicken salads, …

2023年1月26日 · How to Grow Lemon Balm Plants. Growing lemon balm is very easy. The plants aren't picky about where they grow and will grow in almost any soil, but they prefer rich, well …

2024年6月13日 · 5: Flowering and Seed Production. Lemon balm flowers in mid to late summer, producing small, white flowers that are attractive to bees and other pollinators. The flowering …

2025年1月22日 · It’s said that lemon balm flavor peaks right before the plant begins flowering. Harvest in the morning after the dew has evaporated. For maximum flavor, select the youngest …

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) [note 1] is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family. It grows to a maximum height of 1 m ( 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and the leaves have a mild lemon scent. …

2025年2月27日 · If you’re curious about whether the lemon balm in your garden will flower, the answer is yes. As a hardy perennial herb in the mint family, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) …

Lemon balm in flower. Grow lemon balm in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. It can be started from seed sown indoors about 4-6 weeks before last frost, although seeds may be slow to …

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family. Its textured leaves have serrated edges, and it grows and spreads into a mound 2 to 3 feet tall. When it blooms, in mid …

To prevent spreading, prune flowering stalks before they have a chance to set seed. To keep plants vigorous, thin plants out in mid-summer by cutting out stems to open up the plant to …

In late summer Melissa shows its petite flowers, which are usually pale yellow, pink or white in color. They appear in whorls around the top of the stem, with about 4 to 12 flowers in each …