When to plant lemon balm in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lemon balm window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Temperate zone tip
Sydney lemon balm is year-round once established. Grow in pots to prevent spread.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives lemon balm plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant lemon balm in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow lemon balm in Sydney?
Yes — lemon balm grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney lemon balm is year-round once established. Grow in pots to prevent spread.