When to Plant Lemon Mint Seeds
Plant Lemon Mint seeds in the spring or early fall. For spring planting, start seeds indoors in late winter.
Where to Plant Lemon Mint Seeds
Lemon Mint thrives best in full sun or partial shade in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. It's not picky about soil type and will tolerate poor soils. Additionally, Lemon Mint is heat and drought tolerant.
How to Plant Lemon Mint Seeds
Lemon Mint seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here.
Sow Lemon Mint seeds in small pots, apply a starter fertilizer solution, and water. After the initial watering, only water when the soil surface is dry to the touch. Pinch off the tops of the plants several times during the growing season to encourage branching and a bushier growth habit. When the roots fill the container, about 2 months after sowing, they are ready to be transplanted into your garden. Direct sow or transplant seedlings into a sunny, weed-free soil, spacing plants 20-30" apart. Irrigate regularly to keep the herb seeds moist until germination.
How to Care for Lemon Mint
To prevent powdery mildew, thin out large clumps of Lemon Mint to improve air circulation around your plants. Deadhead your Lemon Mint plants regularly to prolong the bloom time.
