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    Melissa / Lemon balm - microgreens seeds

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      The ancient bee-herb, now in miniature — intensely fragrant lemon balm microgreens ready in under a month.

      Intermediate difficulty; a slow-growing herb micro that rewards patience with an exceptional yield of delicate, serrated leaves
      Ready to harvest in 24–30 days — longer than most microgreens, but the flavour payoff is well worth the wait
      Rich in rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and minerals including calcium, potassium and magnesium — and microgreen stage concentrates these higher than the mature plant
      Bright citrus-mint flavour with a hint of bitterness — perfect in vinaigrettes, cocktails, desserts, herbal teas, and as a fragrant garnish for fish or poultry
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      The ancient bee-herb, now in miniature — intensely fragrant lemon balm microgreens ready in under a month.

      Intermediate difficulty; a slow-growing herb micro that rewards patience with an exceptional yield of delicate, serrated leaves
      Ready to harvest in 24–30 days — longer than most microgreens, but the flavour payoff is well worth the wait
      Rich in rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and minerals including calcium, potassium and magnesium — and microgreen stage concentrates these higher than the mature plant
      Bright citrus-mint flavour with a hint of bitterness — perfect in vinaigrettes, cocktails, desserts, herbal teas, and as a fragrant garnish for fish or poultry
      FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE

      General Specification

      Common Name Lemon Balm / Melissa
      Botanical Name Melissa officinalis
      Seed Type Herb microgreen — Lamiaceae (mint) family
      Stem/Leaf Color Pale green stems; bright to medium green leaves with serrated edges and a pale maroon/purple underside
      Flavor & Texture Refreshing citrus-lemon with a hint of mint and subtle bitterness; delicate, soft and slightly crisp texture
      Seed Count per 10g Approx. 15,000–15,500 seeds per 10 g (approx. 1,550 seeds/g)

      Cultivation Data

      Difficulty Intermediate — slow germinator requiring consistent warmth and moisture management
      Preferred Medium Fine-grained seed-starting mix, coconut coir, or quality organic potting soil; well-draining and fine-textured
      Seeding Density (1020 tray) 12 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm)
      Seeding Density (10x10 cm) ~1 g per 10×10 cm
      Expected Yield Moderate; dense mat of fine stems and leaves; approximately 0.8–1.2× seed weight as fresh harvest
      Soaking No soaking recommended — small seeds sow better dry
      Blackout Days 0 days — seeds require light to germinate; use humidity dome only (not blackout cover)
      Watering, pH & Temp Bottom-watering preferred; keep medium evenly moist but not saturated; pH 6.5–7.0; germination temperature 18–21 °C; growing temperature 18–24 °C
      Sprouting Time 7–14 days (visible sprout emergence)
      Harvest Time 24–30 days from seeding, at cotyledon to first true leaf stage

      Health & Nutrition

      Vitamins Vitamins A, B-complex, D, E
      Minerals Calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, sodium — microgreen stage contains higher mineral concentrations than mature plant
      Notable Compounds Rosmarinic acid (potent antioxidant polyphenol), flavonoids, essential oils (citral, linalool), terpenes
      Health Benefits Promotes 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
      ABOUT

      Lemon 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.

      GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
      1 Fill 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.
      2 Sprinkle 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.
      3 Do 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.
      4 Once 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.
      5 Water 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.
      6 Around 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.
      7 Harvest 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.

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