Lemon

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Bright as a sunlit grove, Lemon Thyme carries a vivid lemon-citrus perfume that blooms from its tiny leaves with every touch.

The foliage is fine-textured and aromatic, forming a tidy, upright mound that’s as handsome in the garden as it is fragrant at the doorstep. Grow Lemon Thyme for its bold, zesty character in herb blends, infused oils, and fragrant rubs—an easy, high-impact addition for home gardeners who love living flavor.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 14th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Lemon thyme tastes like citrus perfume with an herbal backbone, so it’s at its best when you’re chasing aroma—finish with a touch after heat or steep it briefly so the leaves don’t turn flat. The tiny foliage slips into butter, oil, and marinades with almost no bitterness, giving you lift without heaviness.

Best Uses

microplaned into butter or yogurt and used as a finishing herb
stirred into lemony marinades for chicken, fish, and lamb
steeped for quick lemon-thyme infused oil or vinegar
rubbed onto roasts or tossed through blistered potatoes at the end

Flavor Profile

vivid lemon-citrus aroma bright, slightly herbal edge fine, delicate leaf that perfumes rather than dominates fragrant warmth when heated

Kitchen Pairings

garlic olive oil butter chicken white fish

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common disease pest issue for Cucumis sativus (lemon cucumber) and how do I treat it at home?

A frequent problem on cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) is powdery mildew, which shows as a white, dusty coating on leaves that spreads and reduces fruit size. Start treatment as soon as you see the first specks: remove the most affected leaves, increase airflow (thin overcrowded vines), and spray with a potassium bicarbonate or sulfur-based product labeled for cucumbers, following the label rate. Avoid wetting foliage when you water, since damp leaf surfaces speed spread.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture should I aim for?

During active vine growth and fruiting, keep the soil evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, adjusted for heat and container size. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil dries out, rather than giving frequent light sips that encourage shallow roots. Consistent moisture helps prevent bitter or malformed cucumbers, especially during hot spells.

How can I tell when my Cucumis sativus is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach a typical usable size for your plant (often around 6–8 inches long for home cucumbers) and feel firm, not soft. Check every 1–2 days once they start swelling; cucumbers that stay on the vine too long can become seedy and lose crispness. Expect harvest roughly around the 60-day mark from sowing, with picking beginning earlier if conditions are warm and steady.