Grow Lemon Balm Mint for Fresh Tea in Small Spaces

Enjoying fresh tea blends at home is easy to do with this resilient herb that will literally grow anywhere and everywhere without you even having to try.

If you're new to growing and have always dreamed of having your own little tea garden this herb is for you.

Growing fresh herbs at home is a fun way to jump into gardening, especially if you have limited space, but still want to grow fresh ingredients at home.

Disclaimer: Cultivate Simple Delights is a part of the Amazon Affiliate Program and receives a small commission at no extra cost to you for each purchase through our links.

Lemon balm mint is an excellent choice for beginner gardeners because it is easy to grow, fragrant, and perfect for making refreshing herbal teas.

I started my herb gardening journey with a single lemon balm mint plant and it's been the easiest plant to grow hands down.

I will warn you though this plant spreads very easily, so you'll want to keep it in a container away from your main garden and never plant it in raised beds.

Because this plant does best contained it is perfect for small space container gardening and allows you to have access each year to fresh mint leaves for crafting your own tea blends right from your garden.

Heirloom Mint Seeds

How To Grow Lemon Balm Mint In Containers From Seed

When it comes to growing mint, container gardening is a smart solution because it will overtake your garden if you plant it in your raised beds.

To grow your own lemon balm mint simply start with a container that is 8 - 12 inches in depth with good drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.

You can simply add a few seeds and water thoroughly placing your container in a spot that receives between 4 - 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Lemon balm mint thrives in partial sun to light shade, so a balcony, windowsill, or small patio can be ideal.

If you live in a very hot climate, some afternoon shade will protect the plant from scorching.

15 Vegetables You Can Grow In Pots Even If You Have No Yard

How Do You Grow Lemon Balm Mint In Pots

As with growing any plant in a pot you'll want to use a well draining potting mix rich in organic matter.

Avoid heavy garden soil that can retain too much moisture and cause root rot.

Adding compost or aged manure to the soil mix improves fertility and texture.

Water your lemon balm mint regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

A good rule is to water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Overwatering can lead to fungal problems, so ensure excess water drains freely from the container.

Are You Watering Your Seedlings Wrong? 90% of Beginners Do.

Growing Lemon Balm Mint at Home

Growing lemon balm mint is super easy to do you can grow it from seeds, cuttings, or get nursery plants that are already established.

This plant grows so easily you have to worry more about it growing too much and taking over your yard.

Just kidding sort of, but it does grow that easily and I do have a few unintended established mint patches in my yard from just having a single container mint plant, so yeah it grows very easily.

Once planted, you'll want to pinch back the growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy.

Fertilize lightly every 4 to 6 weeks with a balanced water soluble fertilizer to support steady growth and avoid heavy feedings, which can reduce the intensity of the lemon scent.

How To Keep Seedling From Getting Leggy Indoors

How To Harvest Lemon Balm To Make Fresh Tea at Home

There is something so refreshing about making homemade tea from fresh herbs, especially the lemon balm mint plant with it's lovely citrus notes and soothing taste.

You can begin harvesting leaves once the plant reaches about 6 inches tall by simply picking the leaves in the morning after the dew dries for the best flavor.

To avoid damaging your plants use scissor or simply pinch the leaves off carefully leaving the main stem intact.

How to make fresh lemon balm mint tea:

• Rinse a handful of fresh leaves under cool water.

• Place the leaves in a teapot or cup.

• Pour boiling water over the leaves.

• Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes depending on your taste preference.

• Strain and enjoy plain, with a touch of honey, or lemon.

  
  

You'll love the fresh citrusy flavor of this calming tea and it's super easy to make any time you want to relax with a fresh hot cup of tea.

It is so therapeutic being able to grow from seed your own tea blends to enjoy knowing where and how your tea was grown is reassuring and comforting.

And that is how tea should be.