When to Plant Lemon Balm in Zone 13A

USDA Zone

13A

Cities Covered

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 13A

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 20, 2026

Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

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 Full Sun

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 Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Lemon Balm seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.