{"product_id":"lemon-balm-garden-plant-small-pot","title":"Lemon Balm Garden Plant (small pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Balm Plant from D’Ann Kurhan of Kurhan’s Plant Co. in the Alliance area of North Texas. Brush against its textured green leaves and you’ll understand the name immediately: this fragrant perennial herb releases a fresh, unmistakably lemony scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD’Ann grows Lemon Balm from organic Botanical Interests seed using OMRI Listed Organic soil. Kurhan’s Plant Co. follows small-scale growing practices focused on limiting pesticide use and reducing disposable plastics. D’Ann’s signature pink pots are made in the USA, BPA-free, and returnable to her for a discount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon balm produces tender, lemon-scented leaves that can be used fresh in teas, infused water, salads, and cooking. Small white flowers appear in mid- to late summer and attract visiting pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis low-maintenance member of the mint family grows well in full sun to part shade. It spreads readily when happy, making it a particularly good choice for containers. Frequent harvesting encourages branching and helps keep the plant bushy and compact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the grower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurhan’s Plant Co. began after D’Ann expanded her family’s backyard seed-starting setup in search of plants they couldn’t find organically at conventional stores. More and more packets followed—organic heirloom peppers, medicinal herbs, pollinator plants, and unusual edible varieties—and the idea of sharing them with the community took root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD’Ann now grows each plant herself in the Alliance area, combining a lifelong family gardening tradition with her love of research, uncommon varieties, and helping other people grow their own food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by: D’Ann Kurhan, Kurhan’s Plant Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Alliance area, North Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed source: Organic Botanical Interests seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: Melissa officinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Perennial culinary herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height: Approximately 12–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for: Containers, herb gardens, tea gardens, and pollinator plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor and fragrance: Fresh, lemony, and lightly mint-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare note: Harvest regularly and remove flowers before they set seed to limit spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurhan's Plant Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45704338276461,"sku":"44012","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7521\/7261\/files\/lemon-balm-organic-seeds.webp?v=1787753446","url":"https:\/\/localmarkethouse.com\/products\/lemon-balm-garden-plant-small-pot","provider":"The Local Markethouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}