Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Is an aromatic herb that you can safely recognize by its delicate citrus flavor and aroma. Even our grandmothers used it for calming, promoting sleep, and relaxing during stress. You will appreciate its beneficial effects in tea, but also in homemade lemonade or just in water. Your Oliver will take care of a rich harvest.

Custom planting vs. prepared sets

Individual capsules are intended more for advanced growers who:

• build their planting from scratch themselves

• understand the differences in growth speed and plant size

• want full control over the composition of their planting

If you want to be sure that the plants will grow evenly and the harvest will be continuous, we recommend choosing a prepared plant set with lemon balm. Sets are designed so that the individual plants work as a whole – without having to figure out combinations, light, or growth pace.

You can find lemon balm in this set:

• Teas & Cocktails

Why grow lemon balm in Oliver

• Harvest in two months

  You can start cutting approximately 47–63 days from sowing.

• Long-term yields

  Lemon balm is designed for repeated cutting within a single growing cycle.

• Ideal for drinks and desserts

  Lemon balm tea is a classic, but also try combining it with fruit lemonades or sweets.

• Compact and low-maintenance

  A small plant (size M) that takes up minimal space and works well next to larger herbs.

How lemon balm behaves during growing

• it belongs among medium-fast growing plants

• it has low light requirements

• with regular harvesting, the bushes become increasingly rich

• the growing cycle is optimized for about 90 days

How to plant and what to combine with

Lemon balm belongs to size M, making it one of the most versatile plants in Oliver.

What this means in practice:

• you can plant it in any slot

• it works as a smaller plant next to larger varieties

• it can be planted next to S, L, and XL plants without problems

• it does not take up much space, grows back quickly after cutting, and helps to efficiently utilize the entire growing spacer

Ideal neighbors for lemon balm (when combining on your own)

If you decide on a custom combination, lemon balm gets along well especially with these plants:

• Mint

• Basil

• Mint

How it works

1. Scan the QR codes on the capsules and the Olí app will guide you through the correct placement in Oliver.

2. Oliver lights each plant individually according to its current growth needs.

3. You just refill the water. In a few weeks, you'll be picking fresh leaves straight onto your plate.