Lemon Thyme · Lemon Thyme
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Nov 6th |
| Last Frost | Jan 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Feb 12th |
| Harvest Begins | Apr 13th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 31st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 50°F
and nights stay above 40°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 60 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: Start lemon thyme early indoors, then harden well and transplant only after nights stay reliably warm for rapid root establishment.