{"product_id":"melissa-lemon-balm-microgreens-seeds","title":"Melissa Lemon Balm Microgreens Seeds","description":"\u003c!-- GREEN CHIEF EU — Melissa Lemon Balm Microgreens Seeds (EN) · Shopify Dawn product description · CSS-only tabs \u0026 FAQ, no JavaScript --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.gc-ml-pd { font-family: inherit; color: #1c1c1c; line-height: 1.6; }\n.gc-ml-pd *, .gc-ml-pd *::before, .gc-ml-pd *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n.gc-ml-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 28px; }\n.gc-ml-badge { padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n.gc-ml-badge-fill { background: #3d7a52; color: #fff; }\n.gc-ml-badge-outline { border: 1.5px solid #1a3d2b; color: #1a3d2b; }\n.gc-ml-specs-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 28px; }\n.gc-ml-spec { border: 1.5px solid #e2ddd6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; 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}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-badge gc-ml-badge-fill\"\u003e🍋 Natural lemon aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-badge gc-ml-badge-outline\"\u003e💧 No soaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-badge gc-ml-badge-outline\"\u003e🌿 Mint family\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-specs-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-icon\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-label\"\u003eFlavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-value\"\u003eLemon \u0026amp; soft mint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-icon\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-label\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-value\"\u003e12–19 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-label\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-spec-value\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-intro\"\u003eLemon balm microgreens put a clean, bright lemon scent on the plate — without a single drop of citrus. Grown from \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e seeds, the small crinkled leaves are ready in 12–19 days and bring a fresh lemon note with a soft minty finish to drinks, desserts and summer salads.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"gc-ml-tabs\" id=\"gc-ml-r-desc\" checked\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"gc-ml-tabs\" id=\"gc-ml-r-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"gc-ml-tabs\" id=\"gc-ml-r-health\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"gc-ml-tabs\" id=\"gc-ml-r-culinary\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"gc-ml-tabs\" id=\"gc-ml-r-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-tab-nav\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-tab-label\" for=\"gc-ml-r-desc\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-tab-label\" for=\"gc-ml-r-grow\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-tab-label\" for=\"gc-ml-r-health\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-tab-label\" for=\"gc-ml-r-culinary\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-tab-label\" for=\"gc-ml-r-faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-panels\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-panel\" id=\"gc-ml-panel-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Flavour Grown on Your Windowsill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa lemon balm\u003c\/strong\u003e smells of lemon but belongs to the mint family (\u003cem\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/em\u003e), alongside basil and rosemary. Its name comes from the Greek word for honeybee — beekeepers have planted it beside their hives since antiquity. As a microgreen it gives you the full perfume of the herb in a compact tray, ready to cut in under three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret is timing. The first seed leaves (cotyledons) are mild; the characteristic lemon aroma comes through with the \u003cstrong\u003efirst true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is why lemon balm needs a few more days than fast crops such as radish — and those extra days are exactly what turn a green sprout into a real herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are sown dry, with no soaking, on cotton pads or coco coir, and a light weight during germination gives an even, well-rooted stand. One gram of seed yields roughly ten grams of fragrant greens, so a small pack goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-icon\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-label\"\u003eFlavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-value\"\u003eLemony with a soft mint finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-label\"\u003ePlant family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-value\"\u003eLamiaceae (mint family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-label\"\u003eSoaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-value\"\u003eNot needed — sow dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-icon\"\u003e🧻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-label\"\u003eGrowing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-value\"\u003eCotton pads or coco coir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-icon\"\u003e🌡️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-value\"\u003e4–5 days at 20–22 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-icon\"\u003e🍃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-label\"\u003eHarvest stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-hl-value\"\u003eTrue leaves, 3–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gc-ml-info-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon balm, melissa, sweet balm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae (mint family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton pads \/ cotton wool, coco coir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g dry seed per 11×18 cm container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 0.5–1 kg on a stack of containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermination time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 days at 20–22 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth after germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal time to harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–19 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYield (dry seed : cut greens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 1 : 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce the first true leaves have formed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-nutrition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-number\"\u003e1 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-label\"\u003eSeed per 11×18 cm box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-sub\"\u003eSown dry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-number\"\u003e4–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-label\"\u003eDays to germinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-sub\"\u003eAt 20–22 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-number\"\u003e8–14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-label\"\u003eDays of growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-sub\"\u003eAfter germination\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-number\"\u003e1 : 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-label\"\u003eSeed-to-greens yield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-nut-sub\"\u003e≈ 10 g per 1 g seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-panel\" id=\"gc-ml-panel-grow\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Lemon Balm Microgreens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is not the fastest microgreen, but it is a rewarding one once you know its two rules: \u003cstrong\u003eweigh it down during germination\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewait for the true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Follow the steps below and a small container will give you a dense carpet of lemon-scented greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-icon\"\u003e🌡️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-title\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-value\"\u003e20–22 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-sub\"\u003eFor germination\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-title\"\u003eSoaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-sub\"\u003eSow seeds dry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-icon\"\u003e🏋️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-title\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-value\"\u003e0.5–1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-sub\"\u003eOn a stack of boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-title\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-value\"\u003e4–5 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-sub\"\u003eDark, under weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-title\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-value\"\u003e8–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-sub\"\u003eIn bright light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-icon\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-title\"\u003eHarvest height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-value\"\u003e3–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-grow-spec-sub\"\u003eTrue leaves visible\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep-by-Step Growing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoisten the medium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine an 11×18 cm container (a berry punnet is ideal) with cotton pads, cotton wool or coco coir. Wet it evenly, then pour off any standing water — moist, not flooded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSow dry and evenly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter 1 g of dry seed over the surface. The seeds are tiny, so sow from a folded sheet of paper to avoid clumps. Do not cover them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMist gently\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the surface with a fine mist so the seeds settle onto the medium. A strong stream of water will wash them into the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStack and weigh down\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStack the sown containers, cover the top one with an empty box or lid and put a 0.5–1 kg weight on top. The gentle pressure helps the roots anchor and makes germination even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeep dark and warm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the stack in a dark place at 20–22 °C for 4–5 days. Check once a day: the medium should stay moist, and a quick airing keeps the air fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMove into the light\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the seedlings lift, remove the weight and unstack. Give the containers bright light — a sunny windowsill or a grow lamp for 12–16 hours a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater from below\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour water under the medium rather than over the leaves. Dry foliage and good airflow are the best protection against mould at this delicate stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-step-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest at true leaves\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 8–14 days in the light, when the first true leaves are open and the greens stand 3–6 cm tall, cut just above the medium with sharp scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-warn-title\"\u003e⚠️ The one rule that makes the flavour\u003c\/span\u003eDon’t cut lemon balm at the seed-leaf stage. It must grow on until the \u003cstrong\u003efirst true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e appear — that is when the lemon aroma comes through. Harvest too early and you get a pleasant green sprout; wait a few more days and you get real melissa.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-panel\" id=\"gc-ml-panel-health\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Lemon Balm Earns Its Place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm has been part of European herbal tradition for centuries. Its fresh leaves carry an essential oil rich in \u003cstrong\u003ecitral\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecitronellal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the compounds behind the lemon scent — together with \u003cstrong\u003erosmarinic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e, a polyphenol typical of the mint family. Grown as a microgreen, it goes from container to plate within minutes, at the peak of its aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-benefit-icon\"\u003e🫖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Herbal-Tea Classic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm tea has been an evening ritual for generations. A handful of fresh microgreens makes a particularly fragrant cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-benefit-icon\"\u003e🍃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRich in Rosmarinic Acid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike rosemary and basil, lemon balm contains rosmarinic acid — a plant polyphenol whose antioxidant properties are studied in laboratory research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-benefit-icon\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLemon Without the Acid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives drinks and desserts a lemon lift without adding acidity — useful when lemon juice would be too sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-benefit-icon\"\u003e🍬\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMore Flavour, Less Sugar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aromatic herb makes lemonades, fruit salads and yoghurt taste fuller, so you can reach for less sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-benefit-icon\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Honeybee Herb\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Melissa” means honeybee in Greek, and beekeepers have grown it for centuries — a nice story to share at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-benefit-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFresh Beats Dried\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic oils in lemon balm are volatile and fade as the herb dries. Microgreens cut minutes before serving keep their full perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧬 What’s Inside the Leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gc-ml-info-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitral (geranial and neral), citronellal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyphenols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosmarinic acid, caffeic acid derivatives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavonoids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuteolin glycosides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae — related to mint, basil and rosemary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-caution\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e in normal culinary amounts lemon balm is an everyday kitchen herb. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a thyroid condition or take sedative medication, talk to your doctor before eating it regularly in larger amounts. This information is not medical advice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-panel\" id=\"gc-ml-panel-culinary\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Lemon Balm Microgreens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat lemon balm microgreens as a finishing herb: they shine raw, added at the very last moment. Their lemon-and-mint perfume works on both sides of the menu — sweet and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-culinary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-cul-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🥤 Drinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade lemonade and iced tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfused water with cucumber or strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lemony twist on a mojito or spritz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-cul-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🍓 Desserts \u0026amp; Fruit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawberries, peaches, melon and fruit salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanna cotta, sorbet and lemon tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate — lemon and cocoa are a classic pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-cul-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🥗 Salads\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCucumber, tomato and feta salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen salads with a honey-lemon dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed microgreen blends for colour and scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-cul-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🐟 Fish \u0026amp; Seafood\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrout and white fish, straight onto the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawns and ceviche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked salmon on rye bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-cul-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🥣 Breakfast \u0026amp; Dairy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek yoghurt with honey and berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRicotta or fresh cheese on toast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvernight oats and smoothie bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-cul-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🫙 Sauces \u0026amp; Butters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lemony pesto — half basil, half melissa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb butter for grilled chicken or fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight vinaigrettes and yoghurt sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-chef-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-chef-tip-title\"\u003e🍽️ Chef’s Tip:\u003c\/span\u003eNever cook lemon balm microgreens — heat drives off the aroma within seconds. Scatter them whole over the finished dish, or bruise a few leaves between your fingers just before serving to release the scent. The one exception is tea: pour water just off the boil over a generous handful and cover for five minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-panel\" id=\"gc-ml-panel-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq1\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq1\"\u003eWhat do lemon balm microgreens taste like? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eFresh and distinctly lemony, with a soft minty finish from their mint-family roots. There is no sourness — it is aroma rather than acidity — so they work in sweet and savoury dishes alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq2\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq2\"\u003eDo I need to soak lemon balm seeds? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Sow the seeds dry directly onto moist cotton pads or coco coir. They are very small and would clump together if soaked.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq3\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq3\"\u003eWhy do you recommend a weight during germination? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eA 0.5–1 kg weight on a stack of containers presses the seeds gently against the medium. The roots anchor better, the seedlings come up evenly and the stand is sturdier when it moves into the light.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq4\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq4\"\u003eWhen should I harvest? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eWhen the first true leaves have opened and the greens are 3–6 cm tall — usually 8–14 days after germination. At the seed-leaf stage most of the lemon aroma is still missing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq5\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq5\"\u003eHow long from sowing to harvest? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eGermination takes 4–5 days at 20–22 °C, followed by 8–14 days of growth in the light: 12–19 days in total.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq6\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq6\"\u003eHow much seed do I need, and what yield can I expect? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eUse 1 g of dry seed per 11×18 cm container. The yield is about 1 : 10, so each gram of seed gives roughly 10 g of fresh greens. For larger trays, scale the amount to the surface area.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq7\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq7\"\u003eWhat is the best growing medium? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eCotton pads or cotton wool and coco coir both work very well. Whichever you choose, keep it evenly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"gc-ml-faq-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gc-ml-faq8\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"gc-ml-faq-q\" for=\"gc-ml-faq8\"\u003eDo you ship across Europe? \u003cspan class=\"gc-ml-faq-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gc-ml-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Green Chief ships from Belgium across the EU, with standard delivery in 2–5 business days. Seeds are packed to arrive dry and ready to sow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green-chief.eu","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":57395932856660,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":57395932889428,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":57395932922196,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5700\/5140\/files\/8e28299747648dd18ee3b425f4e758de.jpg?v=1790983386","url":"https:\/\/green-chief.eu\/products\/melissa-lemon-balm-microgreens-seeds","provider":"Green-chief.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}