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When to Plant Lemon Balm in Zone 13A

USDA Zone

13A

Cities Covered

2

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 13A

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, November 20, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Lemon Balm seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Melissa officinalis
Days to Maturity 70 days
Sun Requirements Partial Shade to Full Sun
Plant Spacing 18" apart

Cities in Zone 13A

Keauhou, Hawaii M C B H Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

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Growing Lemon Balm in USDA Zone 13A

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 13A. This zone includes cities like Keauhou, M C B H Kaneohe Bay.

The average last frost date for Zone 13A is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. For best results, start your Lemon Balm seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Lemon Balm approximately 70 days after planting.