Herbs

Thyme Weed Control

Thyme Weed Management Unfortunately, thyme plants often suffer from weeds, which compete with plants in terms of space, access to sunlight, water and nutrients. The presence of weeds will have […]

Thyme Fertilizer Requirements

How to fertilize Thyme plants Thyme is famous for growing in non-fertile soils that are unsuitable for most other crops. According to some old farmers, thyme and lavender are two […]

Thyme Water Requirements

Thyme Plant Irrigation Thyme is a drought tolerant plant and can be grown without artificial water supply in some cases. However, when cultivated commercially, in areas with no rainfalls […]

How to grow Thyme from cuttings

Choosing the right cuttings of thyme requires experience. We generally choose healthy young branches. It is good to take cuttings during spring. Cuttings should be 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long. […]

How to grow Thyme from seed

Thyme seeds are very small. On average, 1 oz. of thyme seed contains 120.000 seeds (4200 thyme seeds per 1 gr). When we grow herbs from seed, we must have […]

Thyme Plants Propagation and Planting

Thyme plants can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. There are pros and cons in each method. If you do not have your own healthy plants to divide, layer or […]

Thyme Growing Conditions

Thyme Climate and Soil Requirements Thyme Climate Requirements Thyme is a frost resistant perennial plant that can withstand even the cold climate of Siberia in some cases. It is commercially […]

Growing Thyme commercially – Thyme Cultivation Practices Growing thyme commercially for essential oil and/or plant material (fresh herbs or dried herbs) has raised much attention during the last two decades. […]

Growing Thyme at Home

Thyme plant care Thyme plant is fairly easy to grow, provided we have a well-drained soil with partial or full day exposure to direct sunlight. The things to consider […]

Thyme Plant Information

Thyme Plant Wiki Thyme is a perennial short shrub with average height of 8 inches (20 cm) and an average productive lifespan of 6 years. It belongs to the family […]