{"product_id":"semences-melisse-biologiques","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perennial aromatic herb, a classic of tea and apothecary gardens — the soul of the famous Eau des Carmes, distilled by monks since 1611 to calm the nerves and the stomach. The Greeks called it \u003cem\u003emelissa\u003c\/em\u003e, \"bee,\" because hives rush to it. Crush a leaf between your fingers and you'll understand its other name, lemon balm: a fresh, bright, almost sweet perfume that evaporates as fast as it appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy, vigorous perennial, it forms a dense clump of square stems and crinkled tender-green leaves. Its small cream-white flowers, discreet but constant, set the garden humming all summer long. Once well established, it self-seeds generously — some would say a little too much — so it's best to give it a corner where it can spread, or to cut the flower stalks before they go to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon balm germinates slowly (14-21 days) and needs light to emerge. Sow on the surface, press gently without covering, and keep the medium moist by misting rather than watering — the seedlings are fragile in the first weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: full sun to part shade (appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdinary to rich soil, cool and well-drained. A little compost at planting is welcome. Thin to 30-40 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct in the garden once the soil has warmed (May-June). Hardy perennial to zone 4: it returns year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joual Vert","offers":[{"title":"200","offer_id":42601074491564,"sku":"GC-O-LEMBAL-200","price":0.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":42601074524332,"sku":"GC-O-LEMBAL-1K","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000","offer_id":42601074557100,"sku":"GC-O-LEMBAL-5K","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25000","offer_id":44300222103724,"sku":"GC-O-LEMBAL-25K","price":48.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/1388\/8684\/products\/lemonbalm_0068d092-b006-4292-8cc3-8e7a345bcec9.jpg?v=1698701398","url":"https:\/\/joualvert.ca\/en\/products\/lemon-balm-seeds","provider":"Joual Vert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}