When to Plant Lemon Balm in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA hardiness 4a to 5b (zones 4a to 5b on this page). Plant lemon balm by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Lemon Balm planting calendar for Vermont, Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Direct sow
May 1
Projected first harvest
Jul 10
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days. Full zone 4 guide (both 4a and 4b) →
Lemon Balm planting calendar for Vermont, Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Direct sow
Apr 26
Projected first harvest
Jul 5
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days. Full zone 4 guide (both 4a and 4b) →
Lemon Balm planting calendar for Vermont, Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
Apr 21
Projected first harvest
Jun 30
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days. Full zone 5 guide (both 5a and 5b) →
Lemon Balm planting calendar for Vermont, Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
Apr 16
Projected first harvest
Jun 25
Lemon Balm is ready to harvest in about 70 days. Full zone 5 guide (both 5a and 5b) →
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of lemon balm in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with lemon balm
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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