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Silver-Edged Lemon Thyme · Thyme

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Planting Schedule

Add Silver-Edged Lemon Thyme to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsJun 1st
Last FrostJun 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 27th
Harvest BeginsSep 25th
Harvest EndsJul 15th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: Start thyme lightly (don’t bury seeds deeply), keep seedlings on the dry side, and transplant only after nights are reliably warm for strongest establishment.