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Lemon Balm Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ

Germination Details

• Germination: 46%
• State (Utah) Requirements: 50%
• Suggested Use/s: Gardening
• Special Directions: This seed is 4% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure you get the growth you envision.

What is "Below Standard Seed"?

Simply put, it is seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening with a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside those that meet the state requirements (which often reflect the national requirements for germination).

We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".

Low germination seeds are non-refundable.

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Lemon Balm Herb Growing Habits

Non-GMO (Melissa officinalis) Lemon Balm plants grow as warm perennials with bush-like growth reaching 24-36" tall. Herbaceous and diverse, Lemon Balm will develop quickly and produce active, arrowhead-shaped, fuzzy green leaves. Once your Lemon Balm reaches full maturity, this fragrant, leafy herb will give off a bright, citrusy aroma similar to honey and is attractive to pollinators. Lemon Balm continues throughout the warm season, before it produces small white flowers and goes to seed. As a hardy plant, Lemon Balm may overwinter in milder climates.

The Aromatherapy Benefits of Lemon Balm Garden Herb

As a member of the mint family, Lemon Balm provides a variety of herbal and medicinal remedies, such as aiding anxiety and depression or providing pain relief for inflammation. Lemon Balm is a bright, citrus herb that can also enhance your mood and boost your focus! Due to its antioxidants and fragrant properties, Lemon Balm can be made into essential oil and is a diverse, herbaceous plant that not only sharpens the senses but can aid nausea and digestion.

The Antiviral Benefits of Growing Lemon Balm Herb & Seed

As a warm perennial herb used for its medicinal and fragrant properties, Lemon Balm is hardy and rich in antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid. Topical treatments such as Lemon Balm creams have been developed to help with cold sores and potentially reduce their duration. As an antiviral, Lemon Balm may help in hindering a variety of common viruses!

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 lb - Approximately 640,000 Seeds