{"title":"Balm Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalm is a perennial herb with leaves that release a fresh lemony or citrus-like fragrance when brushed or crushed. Their leaves are widely used in teas, recipes, and traditional remedies, while their blooms attract bees and butterflies to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"products-orange-balm-mandarina-52757-pk-p1","title":"Mandarina Orange Balm Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\"\u003eedible landscape\u003c\/a\u003e, Mandarina Orange Balm is a bushy perennial herb, similar to lemon balm, but its leaves smell like fresh oranges. The heavily wrinkled leaves are edible and can be added to soups, salads, sauces, and vegetables or used to flavor teas. The leaves can also be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-preserve-fresh-herbs\"\u003edried\u003c\/a\u003e to add a citrusy scent to potpourri and sachets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e species, commonly called lemon balm, Mandarina is an interesting variety, commonly known as orange balm, with a unique orange scent, reminiscent to mandarin oranges. Vigorous and well-branched, the plant has a vigorous, mounding habit and grows to a mature size of 12 to 16 inches tall and wide. The plants spread by self-seeding and make a lovely, scented ground cover, especially in border fronts, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/6-best-plants-for-a-rock-garden\"\u003erock gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, and naturalized areas. But it may look its best gently spilling over the edges of mixed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/container-vegetable-gardening-101-your-ultimate-starting-guide\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e and hanging baskets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCold hardy to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZone 4\u003c\/a\u003e, Mandarina grows best in a sunny to partially sunny spot with average, dry to medium moist, freely draining soil, but it adapts to a wide range of soils, including poor soils. In hot summer climates, some afternoon shade may prove beneficial. Prune plants regularly to keep plants looking clean and tidy, to curtail unwanted self-seeding, and to encourage new leaf growth to maintain the best fragrance. Learn more about growing herbs with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-grow-herbs-indoors\"\u003eHow to Grow Herbs Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e blog. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354494537787,"sku":"52757-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52757-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891900"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds-00293","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to maturity: 35\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLemon Balm's most popular use is in soothing herbal teas, where its lemon-scented volatile oils are released, but it is also a popular garden plant for its refreshing, soothing aroma. The dried leaves are also a perfect ingredient for potpourri and dream pillows. The bees will love you!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePerennial Lemon Balm has a four-angled stem that supports its toothy leaves. Insignificant pale yellow flowers are produced in summer, but if you are growing it for use in teas or as flavoring, harvest it when the plant first sets buds (and pinch away early buds).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt maturity, Lemon Balm reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. It likes consistently moist soil in full sun or light shade. Easy and so fragrant, it is a must-have not only in the herb garden, but in the border and near garden paths, where its scent will be released when passersby brush the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStart the seeds indoors, germinating at about 68 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using the Bio Dome, drop one seed in each pre-drilled bio sponge. For seed flats, barely cover the seeds with vermiculite or sowing medium. Germination takes about 2 to 3 weeks, but is very dependable. Transplant into container or garden when seedlings have at least 2 sets of true leaves and all danger of frost is past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354597691451,"sku":"00293-PK-P1","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 10000 seeds","offer_id":42354597724219,"sku":"00293-PK-10000","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_00293_1.jpg?v=1753891851"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/lemon-balm.oembed","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}