Thyme 'Thymus citriodorus'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Thymus citriodorus is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Ideally plant in sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Thymus citriodorus likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Thymus citriodorus seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Thymus citriodorus about 42 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Thymus citriodorus is a hardy plant.

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