Lemon Balm

Water: Water the roots of the lemon balm plant at least once a week. Allow the top inch of soil to completely dry before watering… Read More »How Often Should Lemon Balm Be Watered?

Good for your Hens As well as relieving stress and promoting calm among our chickens, Lemon Balm is full of antibacterial properties, and also a… Read More »Do Chickens Eat Lemon Balm?

As mentioned, lemon balm is part of the mint family and it will spread on its own in the yard, but unlike mint it won’t… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Multiply?

Keep plants well watered during dry spells in summer, and cut back after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of leaves. Lemon balm will self-seed… Read More »How Do You Maintain Lemon Balm?

Over-winter lemon balm in a protected area such as an unheated garage or patio. Winter growing: Cut back lemon balm in fall leaving just 2… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Come Back Every Year?

While mint can spread rapidly by underground stems, lemon balm spreads by setting lots of seed and can, if allowed to go unchecked start to… Read More »Do Lemon Balm Plants Spread?

Lemon balm is a nectar source and also a host plant for the caterpillars of the White Peacock butterfly. Mint of various kinds is also… Read More »Do Butterflies Like Lemon Balm?

Lemon balm, like mint spreads rapidly (becomes weedy) and can take over an herb bed. Growing plants in containers helps control this problem. If planted… Read More »How Do You Keep Lemon Balm From Spreading?

-20F. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Can lemon balm stay outside in winter? Like mint, lemon balm… Read More »How Cold Can Lemon Balm Tolerate?

What to do with the leaves? They’re great for cooking. Use lemon balm in place of lemon peel in recipes and to flavor soups, sauces,… Read More »Can You Cook With Lemon Balm Leaves?