How to plant thyme and when and how to plant it

Thyme planting time

Thyme is usually planted by sowing, and the sowing should be done in March or April in spring, when the temperature is stable and the plants can sprout faster after sowing. Note that if it is planted in the northern region, the time should be determined according to the local climate and temperature, and it should not be too early, otherwise the low temperature will affect the germination rate.

How to grow thyme

1. Prepare seeds: Before sowing thyme, you must first select the seeds. You can buy them from a regular seed store, so that the germination rate will be guaranteed.

2. Prepare the soil: ensure that the soil is loose, breathable, and nutritious. Finely plow the soil, apply well-rotted basal fertilizer, and maintain adequate nutrition.

3. Sowing and seedling raising: Sow the thyme seeds evenly. You can mix them with fine sand and sow them together. Cover them lightly with fine soil and keep them moist.

How to plant the thyme you just bought

1. It is best to grow newly bought thyme in a shaded place. In summer, you should pay attention to keeping the environment cool. You can reduce the temperature by spraying water around the plant and increasing ventilation.

2. If the soil of the newly bought thyme is not dry, do not water it. When watering, water it thoroughly and keep the soil slightly dry to ensure its healthy growth.

How to grow thyme quickly

1. Soil requirements: When caring for thyme, in order to promote its growth, it has certain requirements for the soil. You can provide it with well-drained, loose, breathable neutral soil.

2. Suitable temperature: Thyme likes warm and cool climate environment very much. The suitable temperature is around 20-25 degrees, which can allow it to grow healthily.

3. Adequate sunlight: When growing and maintaining thyme, keep it in an environment with good light, and provide appropriate shade in the summer to prevent strong sunlight from burning the leaves of the plant.

4. Proper watering: Thyme's leaves are relatively thick and contain water, so it can withstand drought. To maintain its growth, you should pay attention to reasonable watering and grasp the principle of "don't water if it's not dry, and water thoroughly if you do."

Precautions for growing thyme in pots

1. Pruning: When caring for thyme, you can prune it at any time according to its growth to maintain the beauty of the plant and increase permeability.

2. Repotting: Thyme generally needs to be repotted every two years or so. You can choose neutral or alkaline soil with good drainage.