Add Lemon Thyme to your garden for a delightful combination of beauty, fragrance, and culinary versatility!
Introduce a burst of citrusy fragrance to your garden with Lemon Thyme seeds (Thymus pulegioides). This versatile herb combines the classic savory notes of thyme with a refreshing lemon scent, making it a favorite for culinary uses, aromatherapy, and ornamental gardening. Lemon Thyme is an excellent addition to herb gardens, rock gardens, and containers, offering both beauty and flavor.
Specifications for Lemon Thyme Seeds:
Species:Thymus pulegioides
Aroma: Citrusy, lemon-scented
Light Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight)
Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly sandy soil
Watering: Regular watering until established, then reduce
Germination Time: 14-28 days
Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart
Maintenance: Prune regularly for shape and growth
Growing Instructions:
Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds on the surface of well-draining soil and lightly press them in without covering them completely.
Light Requirements: Lemon Thyme prefers full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
Watering: Water regularly until established, then reduce watering as the plant is drought-tolerant. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot.
Soil: Plant in well-draining, slightly sandy soil for best results. Lemon Thyme thrives in poor to moderately fertile soil.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to about 6-12 inches apart to allow for proper growth.
Maintenance: Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Lemon Thyme is a perennial, so it will return year after year in suitable climates.
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.