Thyme
Thyme
Thymus spec.
Plant family
Mint family (Lamiaceae)
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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F
M
A
M
J
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A
S
O
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Light germinator
Seeding distance
20 cm
Row spacing
20 cm
Seeding depth
0 cm
Instructions
The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.
Mid of April
Propagating
Beginning of May
Transplanting
Beginning of May
Harden
Description
Thyme is a spice plant from the labiates family. It prefers a bright, dry and rather nutrient-poor location.
Growing tips
Thyme also thrives in poor, sandy soils. It is a light germinator, so the seeds should not be covered with soil. It is worth preplanting seedlings, as the seeds are very fine and otherwise easily outcompeted in the bed.
Companion Plants
Blackberry / Brambles
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chili
Chives
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Horseradish
Hyssop
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lavender
Melissa
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Pak Choi
Pepper / Paprika
Raspberry
Rosemary
Sage
Savory
Tarragon
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
