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| Unknown variety of thyme | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Thymus |
| Species: | Thymus vulgaris |
| Synonyms | |
| Common thyme |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Min germination temp: | 21°C (70°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 26°C (79°F) |
| Germination time: | 7 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +14 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +70 days |
| Mature height: | 20-30cm (8-12in) |
| Mature spread: | 20-30cm (8-12in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Growing plant spacing: | 30cm (12in) |
| References: | [1][2][3] |
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Common Thyme is a low growing herbaceous plant, sometimes becoming somewhat woody. It is native to southern Europe and is much cultivated as a culinary herb.
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Growing[]
If you do not have a garden in which to grow thyme, it will grow on a windowsill which receives sufficient light.[2]
Location[]
Choose a well-drained sunny spot.[2]
Sowing[]
Sow seeds in trays of seed compost in a coldframe. Do not cover seeds: they need light to germinate.[3]
Transplanting[]
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 8cm (3in) pots of potting compost.[3]
Plant outdoors in autumn.[3]
Harvesting[]
Pick sprigs of thyme when needed.[3]
Continued care[]
Divide plants every three years and replant.[2]
Troubles[]
- Full troubles list: Mint troubles
Thyme is generally free of pests and diseases.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Common Thyme. myfolia.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-05.
- ↑ a b c d Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 138. ISBN 9780903505468
- ↑ a b c d e f g (1994). Food From Your Garden & Allotment. Reader's Digest Association Ltd, London. P. 218. ISBN 978276443367
- ↑ How to grow the herb Thyme. GardenAction.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-05.
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