Lemon Thyme
Thymus citriodorus
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Leaves are dark gray-green in color, and pale pink flowers bloom at the tips of the stems in summer. Thyme is used in stuffing especially for poultry. It does have a very strong flavour so add it to meat, fish, soups and stews with caution. It can be used ,finely chopped on potato puree. Hot thyme tea promotes sleep and thyme ointment can help spots.
Lemon Thyme belongs to the Thymus genus.
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.
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
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Repellent plants for Lemon Thyme
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Common Lemon Thyme pests
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Common Lemon Thyme diseases & problems
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How long does Lemon Thyme take to grow?
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Lemon Thyme Etymology
Lemon Thyme Folklore
Thyme was grown in monastery gardens in southern France and in Spain and Italy during the Middle Ages for use as a cough remedy, digestive aid and treatment for intestinal parasites. Ancient Egyptians used thyme in embalming. The ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples, believing that thyme was a source of courage.
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