Kitchen HerbsHow to Grow Lemon Balm Indoors
A calming, lemony member of the mint family, traditionally used to ease stress and lift mood.
Difficulty: BeginnerReady in 4–6 wksLight: Tolerates medium/indirectYou'll need: Its own pot
How to grow it
- Start from a small plant or cutting; like its mint cousins it grows vigorously.
- It tolerates lower light than most herbs — a medium-bright window is fine.
- Keep the soil lightly moist and trim often to keep it bushy.
- Give it its own pot, as it spreads readily.
Common mistakes
- Crowding it with other herbs — it's vigorous
- Letting it get leggy without trimming
Pro tip
One of the hardest herbs to kill — ideal for a first-timer or a dim apartment window.
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