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 |
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Where to Sow |
IndoorsÂ
in pots 7.5cm/3-inches in diameter. |
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Sowing time |
Indoors
March/April
- temperature  +16C/61F.  |
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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. |
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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. |
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Growing on -Â
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. |
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Growing on -
in
open ground |
As
above but once hardened off, plant 25cm/10-inches inches apart in full
sun. |
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Harvesting |
Harvest
whole stems before or at flowering time. Good for drying. |
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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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