When to Plant Lemon Balm in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors April 1 to June 10, and expect your first harvest around June 10. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Lemon Balm planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
Jun 10
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Lemon Balm planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
Jun 5
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
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