{"product_id":"melissa-lemon-balm-microgreens-seeds","title":"Melissa \/ Lemon balm - microgreens seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\ntable{width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-size:14px;line-height:1.1;background-color:#ffffff}table td,table th{padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word}table td:first-child,table th:first-child{width:18%;background-color:#f9fafb;font-weight:600;color:#111827}table td:nth-child(2),table th:nth-child(2){width:51%;white-space:normal}table tr:hover td:not(:first-child){background-color:#f5f9ff}@media(max-width:768px){table{display:block;width:100%;overflow-x:auto}table th,table td{min-width:120px}table td:first-child{min-width:100px}}\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lora:wght@400;600\u0026family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500\u0026display=swap');h4,h5{font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif}p,td,li,div,span{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif}\n\u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f7f6;padding:20px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:22px;box-sizing:border-box\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif;margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#234431;line-height:1.4\"\u003eThe ancient bee-herb, now in miniature — intensely fragrant lemon balm microgreens ready in under a month.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg 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Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eIntermediate difficulty; a slow-growing herb micro that rewards patience with an exceptional yield of delicate, serrated leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg 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width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eReady to harvest in 24–30 days — longer than most microgreens, but the flavour payoff is well worth the wait\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg 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in rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and minerals including calcium, potassium and magnesium — and microgreen stage concentrates these higher than the mature plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg 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width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eBright citrus-mint flavour with a hint of bitterness — perfect in vinaigrettes, cocktails, desserts, herbal teas, and as a fragrant garnish for fish or poultry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFULL SPECIFICATION TABLE\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon Balm \/ Melissa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerb microgreen — Lamiaceae (mint) family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\/Leaf Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale green stems; bright to medium green leaves with serrated edges and a pale maroon\/purple underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefreshing citrus-lemon with a hint of mint and subtle bitterness; delicate, soft and slightly crisp texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Count per 10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 15,000–15,500 seeds per 10 g (approx. 1,550 seeds\/g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate — slow germinator requiring consistent warmth and moisture management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreferred Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine-grained seed-starting mix, coconut coir, or quality organic potting soil; well-draining and fine-textured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding Density (1020 tray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding Density (10x10 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1 g per 10×10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpected Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; dense mat of fine stems and leaves; approximately 0.8–1.2× seed weight as fresh harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo soaking recommended — small seeds sow better dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackout Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 days — seeds require light to germinate; use humidity dome only (not blackout cover)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering, pH \u0026amp; Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom-watering preferred; keep medium evenly moist but not saturated; pH 6.5–7.0; germination temperature 18–21 °C; growing temperature 18–24 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprouting Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–14 days (visible sprout emergence)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–30 days from seeding, at cotyledon to first true leaf stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins A, B-complex, D, E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, sodium — microgreen stage contains higher mineral concentrations than mature plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotable Compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosmarinic acid (potent antioxidant polyphenol), flavonoids, essential oils (citral, linalool), terpenes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePromotes relaxation and reduces anxiety; supports digestive health (nausea, acid reflux, cramping); may aid sleep quality; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; traditionally used to support heart health and cognitive function; antiviral properties noted in research\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch5\u003eABOUT\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 20px\"\u003eLemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has been grown for over 2,000 years — its very name comes from the Greek word for honeybee, because ancient beekeepers rubbed hive boxes with the leaves to attract swarms. As a microgreen it condenses all of that history into a tiny, shiny leaf with a serrated edge and a surprising pale maroon underside that looks as striking on the plate as it smells in the tray. The flavour is refreshingly citrusy with a whisper of mint and a gentle bitter finish — extraordinary floated over a gin cocktail, stirred into a summer vinaigrette, or brewed as a calming tea. Microgreen stage concentrates minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium even higher than the mature herb, making this one of the most rewarding herb microgreens you can grow on a windowsill right now.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eFill your tray with a fine-grained, moist seed-starting mix or coconut coir to about 2–3 cm depth — press it level with the back of a spoon. Lemon balm seeds are tiny, so a smooth, firm surface means every seed makes good soil contact and nothing gets buried too deep.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eSprinkle the seeds evenly across the surface — no soaking needed; small seeds like these are easier to distribute dry. Aim for a dense but single layer, about 3–6 mm between seeds. Gently press them in with a flat card or the back of a spoon: you want seeds touching the soil, not sitting on top.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eDo NOT cover the seeds with soil — lemon balm needs light to germinate. Instead, cover the tray with a humidity dome or an inverted second tray to hold moisture. Place in a warm spot at 18–21 °C. Germination begins in 7–14 days; peek daily and feel the anticipation build.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eOnce sprouts start emerging (usually around day 7–10), remove the dome and move the tray to bright, indirect light — a south-facing windowsill or under a grow light for 12–16 hours a day works beautifully. You'll notice the first tiny heart-shaped cotyledons glistening with a faint lemony scent if you lean in close.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eWater from below: pour water into the outer (no-holes) tray and let the inner tray soak it up for 20–30 minutes, then empty any excess. This keeps the foliage dry and prevents damping off — lemon balm's main enemy at the seedling stage. Maintain even moisture; never let the medium dry out completely.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eAround day 14–21, true serrated leaves begin to emerge alongside the cotyledons, and the tray will fill with a proper lemon-herb fragrance — that's your cue that the finish line is in sight. Maintain good air circulation around the tray to keep growth strong and fungus-free.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eHarvest at 24–30 days once the first true leaves are well developed — snip just above the soil line with clean scissors. Rinse gently, pat dry, and use immediately for maximum aroma. The flavour is most vibrant fresh; store unused greens in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5–7 days.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"deliseeds","offers":[{"title":"10 g","offer_id":57438252106115,"sku":"MELISSA-0010g","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":57438252138883,"sku":"MELISSA-0025g","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":57438252171651,"sku":"MELISSA-0050g","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":57438252204419,"sku":"MELISSA-0100g","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":57438252237187,"sku":"MELISSA-0250g","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":57438252269955,"sku":"MELISSA-0500g","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/deliseeds.com\/en-dk\/products\/melissa-lemon-balm-microgreens-seeds","provider":"Deliseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}