Ideal for chicken and fish dishes
Lemon thyme has a very subtle thyme and citrus flavour.
Originally from the Mediterranean region it is very easy to grow.
This article will cover:
- How to grow lemon thyme at home
- Example lemon thyme recipes
Both the seeds and plants can be ordered online – Available from Amazon
1. How to grow it from seed
1a – Quick summary
It has evergreen lemon scented & flavoured foliage, and the whole plant can be used! It is a popular seasoning with an endless number of uses. The plants attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
- BLOOM TIME: Mid Summer
- Days from seed to harvest – about 70 to 90 (2 to 3 months)
- About 30 to 40 cm high
- LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun
- SOIL / WATER: Average – Dry
1b – Two ways to grow lemon thyme
If using soil
- Sow the seeds thinly into moist warm soil
- Cover slighly – will germinate 7 to 21 days
- Thin to 30 cm between plants
Using Hydronics or Aquaponics
- It is ideal for hydroponics or aquaponics
- Will take about 5 to 7 weeks before harvesting
- You can speed this up by planting cutting
Thyme tends to be best suited to well drained soil and full sun.
Which is why it’s ideal for growing either using soil or hydroponics on a balcony (if it’s sunny) or using a kitchen hydroponic or aquaponic kit with back up lighting.
2. Example Lemon Thyme recipes
The plants are ideal for lovers of food
When you grow this type of thyme it will have yellow-green leaves that are lemon-scented, making it perfect for chicken and fish dishes.
Typical recipes
More information
Leave a Reply