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Lemon Thyme — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Lemon Thyme
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65days to harvest

14-28days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start from cuttings or divisions for best results. Seeds are slow and unreliable. Plant in spring after frost danger passes.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil, excellent drainage essential
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Cool to warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Small variegated leaves with green centers and yellow-cream edges
Size: Tiny leaves, less than 1/2 inch long
Shape: Small, oval, pointed leaves densely packed on stems
Flavour: Classic thyme flavor with bright, zesty lemon notes

In the kitchen

Fish and seafood, roasted chicken, vegetables, Mediterranean dishes, herbal teas, marinades

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids in humid conditions
Diseases: Root rot in wet soils, fungal issues in poor drainage
Resistance: Good disease resistance when grown in well-drained conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RosemaryBoth Mediterranean herbs with similar water and soil requirements, mutually repel pests

LavenderCompatible growing conditions, both attract beneficial pollinators and repel moths

TomatoesLemon thyme repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

CabbageThyme deters cabbage worms, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

StrawberriesThyme acts as living mulch and repels slugs, ants, and other strawberry pests

EggplantRepels flea beetles and other pests that commonly attack eggplants

OreganoSimilar Mediterranean growing requirements and complementary pest-repelling properties

SageCompatible water needs and both deter harmful insects while attracting beneficial ones

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to thyme and most other herbs

MintAggressive spreader that will overwhelm and crowd out thyme plants

CucumberRequires much more water than thyme, incompatible moisture needs can stress both plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 101
Protein (g): 5.56
Fat (g): 1.68
Carbohydrate (g): 24.4
Fibre (g): 14
Vitamin A (µg): 238
Vitamin C (mg): 160
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.348
Folate (µg): 45
Calcium (mg): 405
Iron (mg): 17.4
Magnesium (mg): 160
Phosphorus (mg): 106
Potassium (mg): 609
Zinc (mg): 1.81

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Lemon Thyme

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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