{"product_id":"lemon-balm-herb-plant","title":"Lemon Balm Herb Plant - USDA Organic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFresh lemon flavor from an easy-growing herb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-grow herb has bright green leaves with a refreshing lemon flavor. Use the leaves fresh in salads, steep them for tea, or add them to cold drinks for a light citrus note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts leafy growth brings soft texture and fresh color to garden beds, herb gardens, and containers. Small flowers also attract pollinators. It is considered a perennial in warmer climates and may spread readily, so regular harvesting or container planting can help keep it in bounds. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is Certified Organic by Clemson University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, or grow in a container to manage spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while the plant becomes established. Once established, water when the top inch of soil feels dry, avoiding consistently soggy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest leaves often to encourage fresh, bushy growth. Trim back flower stems before they set seed to limit spreading, and cut back tired growth to promote new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a light layer of compost in spring or use a balanced, diluted fertilizer as needed. Avoid heavy feeding, which can reduce leaf flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":68082446893118,"sku":"31467","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Lemon-Balm-1.jpg?v=1794370309","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/lemon-balm-herb-plant","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}