{"product_id":"lemon-balm-melissa-organic-30610083","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds Organic  'Melissa'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon-scented leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers are attractive to pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for an organic garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is a versatile herb with lemon-scented leaves that can be used fresh or dried, in salads, stuffings or for herbal teas. The small spires of white flowers that appear in summer are very popular with bees. It self-seeds very easily, so cut it back after flowering to keep it from spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost fill a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with moist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth, 20-25°C, and keep moist but not too wet. Allow 3 weeks for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant to 8cm pots, allowing 3 to 4 seedlings per pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out. Allow 30cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover seed tray with cling film after sowing to keep moisture in and remove when small plants are visible. Lemon Balm can take up to 3 weeks for seeds to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":40909476986931,"sku":"30610083","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3061-0083-Organic-Lemon-Balm-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663165032","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/lemon-balm-melissa-organic-30610083","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}