![]() This will help insulate their roots during the winter. Water the cuttings: Moisten the soil thoroughly but avoid overwatering. Firmly press the soil around the stem to ensure good contact. Before transplanting, its a good idea to 'harden off' your seedlings. Make a hole in the soil with a pencil or your finger and gently insert the cut end of the thyme cutting. Planting thyme in the garden If you started your thyme seeds indoors, youll need to transplant them outside once the danger of frost has passed and they have grown to about 2-3 inches tall. If you plant thyme in a raised bed, keep the plants toward the center of the bed instead of at the edges. Plant the cuttings: Fill a small container with a well-draining potting mix. You'll want to place the mulch around the base of the plant. Set your plants 12 inches apart, and place the top of the root ball so that it’s even with the level of the surrounding soil.įill the hole with soil to the top of the root ball, then gently firm the soil with your hand.īe sure to thoroughly water and apply a light mulch layer on top of your soil (about 1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce the new growth of weeds. Make sure to level with a rake to remove any clumps of grass or stones.ĭig a hole for each plant that’s large enough to accommodate its entire root ball.Ĭarefully remove the plant from its pot, then gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root development. Then, prepare its bed by turning soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Thyme will grow in temperatures between 39☏ to 82☏ (4☌ to 28☌) but does its best at 61☏ (16☌). You’ll want to choose a spot in full sun with well-drained soil to grow your thyme. Its ideal soil temperature for germination is between 15-21☌ (60-70☏), while its air temperature tolerance is between 60-80☏ (15-27☌). ![]() Thyme can be grown in USDA zones 5 through 9.
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