This fragrant Mediterranean herb is popular in cooking.
The aesthetic appeal and the many uses of lemon thyme ingarden designare reason enough to plant this aromatic treasure.
Using lemon thyme in a garden can bring interest and appeal in various ways.
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Soil
When considering ideal soil conditions for lemon thyme, consider its native conditions.
In thymes case, this would be the dry, sandy, rocky limestone mountainsides of the Mediterranean.
This environment creates the perfect dry, alkaline soil for growing lemon thyme.
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Water
Watering lemon thyme is a low-maintenance affair.
It prefers dry conditions, so watering it weekly or even every few weeks is fine.
Once the soil is truly dry to the touch, water it until it’s drenched.
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Fertilizer
Treating herbs, not just lemon thyme, with fertilizer is often a bad idea.
Add some organic compost when planting to proactively encourage vigorous growth.
Pruning
Lemon thyme is a hybrid plant prone to spreading.
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When pruning, keep it compact with plenty of fresh leaves.
If you leave lemon thyme untrimmed, it will become leggy and woody at the base.
Propagating Lemon Thyme
when you’ve got an established plant, you caneasily propagate thyme.
Cutting is a common propagation method.
Keep the soil moist, and within a few weeks, the plant’s roots will begin to develop.
Start with a base of three parts seed mix, two partscompost, one partvermiculite, and one parttopsoil.
A good pruning and a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the roots will offer extra warmth.
If lemon thyme is grown in a pot, it can be brought indoors over the winter.
Water it slightly and place it in a window with plenty of natural light.
Eradicate them with water or insecticidal soap.
It is also resistant to deer.
If not taken care of, the spots spread, and leaves are killed.
Common Problems With Lemon Thyme
Lemon thyme is a very easy-to-care-for plant with few problems.
Trim any cuttings before or as the plant flowers.
The herb can be harvested periodically throughout the growing season after its first year of growth.
Lemon thyme can live as long as 10 years if planted in perfect conditions.
The average lifespan is around five years.
