{"product_id":"lemon-mint-seeds","title":"Lemon Mint Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon mint (\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e), also called lemon bee balm, is an aromatic annual herb with tiered whorls of lavender-pink blooms and lemony, minty foliage. These non-GMO lemon mint seeds grow into upright, showy plants that flower for weeks and buzz with pollinators. It bridges the herb garden and the flower border with fragrance and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for pollinator gardeners, tea makers, and anyone wanting an easy, self-seeding herb with striking, long-lasting blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct-sow in spring; seeds need light, so press onto the surface and barely cover. Space plants 12–18 inches apart in full sun to light shade. Grown as an annual in most regions and hardy in USDA zones 4–9, it thrives in average, well-drained soil and tolerates heat and some drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves and flowering tops are ready in about 70–85 days, best gathered as the blooms open. Snip sprigs for fresh use or drying, and leave some flowers to self-seed for next year's plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe citrusy-minty leaves and edible flowers make a fragrant herbal tea and a colorful garnish for salads and drinks. In the garden, lemon mint is a powerful magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012855324879,"sku":"ORIHLM_05_44","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Lemon-Mint-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266636950.png?v=1783372663","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/lemon-mint-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}