Thyme – 0.3 gr

Description

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

14-21 days a 18–21°C.

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended): Start seeds in flats 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium and cover with a thin layer of soil mix. Keep moist until germination. Transplant to individual containers when plants have 4 true leaves. After the last frost in spring, transplant outside and space 6-8″ apart, in rows 30-45 cm apart. Pinch off growing tips of upright growing varieties to make bushier plants.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun/Part Shade. In very hot climates, thyme will need part shade to do well.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Thyme grows best in light, dry, well-drained soil.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

15-20 cm.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Varies.

HARVEST:

Cut only a few stems the first year in order for the plants to winter over. In subsequent years, harvest just as the flowers being to open. Cut back to within 10-12 cm above the ground.

Note:

Thyme will become woody and needs to be divided or replaced after 3-4 years.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Thymus vulgaris