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jacqueline's Thyme 'Lemon'

Plant: Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus) | 0 |

Care instructions for Thyme 'Lemon'

General Information for Lemon Thyme

The details below are the general care instructions for Lemon Thyme Thymus citriodorus plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

How to grow and keep Lemon Thyme happy

If it is grown in a container on a window sill it can be used all year round. It will thrive in stony soil and requires little watering once it is established. hyme roots easily from cuttings — you don’t even have to root them in water. Just drop them on the ground, and they will likely root. This also means that thyme will spread and potentially take over the space you give it.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Lemon Thyme grow best in? 5 - 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Lemon Thyme. 6.6 - 8.5
Water Requirements How much water does Lemon Thyme require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Lemon Thyme need? ?
Soil The type of soil that Lemon Thyme needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Lemon Thyme need to grow? ?
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Lemon Thyme in. -23°C / -9°F Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Lemon Thyme in. ?

How to sow and germinate Lemon Thyme

Thyme is best started indoors because seeds will not germinate until the soil reaches a temperature of 70 degrees.

How to transplant Lemon Thyme

When seedlings reach a height of 4 inches, place in a sunny sheltered location, and then a week later plant in the garden. T

How to harvest Lemon Thyme

Cut whatever you need!

Companion plants for Lemon Thyme

These plants will grow well with Lemon Thyme:

Repellent plants for Lemon Thyme

These plants will not grow well with Lemon Thyme so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Lemon Thyme pests

These pests are known to attack Lemon Thyme plants:

Common Lemon Thyme diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Lemon Thyme plants:

How long does Lemon Thyme take to grow?

These estimates for how long Lemon Thyme takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!