When to Plant Lemon Balm in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 16 to March 27, and expect your first harvest around March 27. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Lemon Balm planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Direct sow
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 27
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Lemon Balm planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Direct sow
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 27
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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