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Growing Thyme

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Below are general guidelines for growing thyme including plant height to enable you to plan exactly where to place them when growing amongst other plants.

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Plant Height

Up to 30cm/12 inches

Where to Sow

Indoors� in� pots 7.5cm/3-inches in diameter.�

Sowing time

Indoors March/April - temperature�� +16C/61F.��

How to Sow

Very thinly. Cover with 3mm/1/8-inch of compost, water well then place in sealed polythene bags or cover with glass. Water from beneath.

After Germination

Remove from bags or glass. Place� in light position (out of direct sunlight). Thin to 3 plants per pot when the plants are about 12mm/1/2" tall. This is easily done with tweezers.

Growing on -�

in Pots

Harden off� and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once the plants are established with a good root system, divide into separate plants and pot each up into 15cm/6" pots.

Growing on -

in open ground

As above but once hardened off, plant 25cm/10-inches inches apart in full sun.

Harvesting

Harvest whole stems before or at flowering time.� Good for drying.

Uses

One of the most fragrant herbs which goes well with fish, meat, poultry, game, cheese...almost everything! Used in Bouquet Garni

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