Any tips on growing lemon thyme?

[jbschickens]

I've tried to grow lemon thyme twice now, and both times have been unsuccessful. I am not sure if it is getting over watered, or not watered enough, but literally within a few days of buying it it starts to wilt and no matter what I do it doesn't seem to help. Any advice?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You're probably over watering. They require full sun and very low water.
Try elevating the soil by building up the soil so it will drain better, try a new location or grow it in a container - that works very well and you can place it in full sun.

 

[jbschickens]

Thanks, I'll definitely try that!

 

[WasabiChicki]

My lemon thyme is in full sun in the corner of a raised bed where the boards don't quite fit together so it drains very well... and I slack on water in general... I think Chicken Canoe is right, prob too much water!

 

[Going Bhonkers]

I'm trying to grow lemon thyme too! Aaaaand I also may be guilty of over watering. Eeek.

Good luck!

 

[flgardengirl]

Full sun, very good drainage, and infrequent watering. Mine does better when I ignore it most of the time lol.

 

[SarahMcD]

My lemon thyme is very neglected - it's so darn hot outside I just run out every few days and throw some water on the plants and run back in. The thyme is doing great! It must love neglect.