Plant in full sun or part shade. Direct sow seeds outside in spring or fall (do not cover as seeds need light to germinate). Or Start seeds inside 3/15-7/15 at 65-70°. Water soil before sowing seeds. Sow seeds on soil surface and do not cover. Keep seeds moist until germination by watering them with a mist (a handheld sprayer works well for this) or bottom watering method. Cover seed flat with a dome to keep moisture in (but you should air it out 1x per day for 20 minutes to prevent fungal growth). Days to germination: 7-14. Lemon Balm may become weedy by self-seeding - deadhead or shear plants to minimize self-seeding. Transplant outside 5/15-8/1, spaced 12" apart
To harvest, clip stems or individual leaves before flowering. Use like mint with a hint of lemon. Leaves are best used fresh.
