Thyme planting methods and maintenance

Thyme is a common spice and herb with a strong fragrance, known as "fragrance that spreads a hundred miles away". Many people plant it in their homes. Here is an introduction to thyme planting and maintenance methods.

1. Land preparation

Thyme seeds are small, so the sowing ground must be carefully plowed and harrowed, the soil must be finely broken and flat, the surface of the bed should be slightly compacted, watered at the bottom, and then sowing.

2. Planting

Thyme can germinate in 14 to 20 days if sown under suitable conditions. It is usually sown in March and April. After sowing, cover the soil with a layer of fine soil to cover the seeds and cover with film to keep moisture. Remove the film in time after the seedlings emerge.

3. Lighting

Thyme prefers plenty of sunlight, and insufficient light will cause thyme to grow too tall. However, when the light is strong in summer, appropriate shade should be provided to avoid burning the branches and leaves.

4. Pruning

Thyme seedlings should be pinched to promote branching and form a dense plant shape. Normally, you can combine pruning with cutting branches and leaves at any time, as well as trimming messy branches and leaves to keep the plants beautiful and facilitate ventilation and light transmission.

5. Watering

Thyme has strong resistance to adversity and is not very demanding on fertilizer and water. It is suitable to be cultivated in well-drained loam and sandy loam, and choose a wind-sheltered sunny place. Deeply till the soil and apply well-rotted organic manure. After the seedlings are planted, water them once every three days until they have grown. Water once a month during the growing season. Pay attention to loosening the soil after watering and drainage during the rainy season.

6. Topdressing

Thyme should be fertilized 1 to 2 times depending on the situation. For open-field cultivation, water it before winter, or add well-rotted manure and add soil to protect it over the winter. Thyme should be applied with well-rotted long-lasting organic fertilizer as base fertilizer. During the peak growth period in spring and autumn, thin fertilizer can be applied once every half a month. Fertilizer application should be stopped in summer and winter, especially in summer when the growth of plants is relatively weak and fertilization can easily lead to root rot and death of plants.

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