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Choosing to Grow Thyme from Seeds or Seedlings

Gardening Guide: It’s About Thyme: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, and Cooking with Thyme

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Choosing to Grow Thyme from Seeds or Seedlings

By Norann Oleson

Thyme seedlings in open soil

Thyme seedlings in open soil

Getting your thyme garden started begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds, seedlings, or small pots. Thyme grows well from seed, but has a long germination time, from 14 to 28 days. Because of this, thyme is best started indoors where you can control the environment and get a jump on the planting season. Thyme can also be propagated from cuttings by clipping a several-inch piece from the end of a stem, applying root hormone on the bare part of the cut stem, and planting it in vermiculite. Roots will eventually grow, in about five to six weeks. When rooted, transfer the cutting to a small pot and allow a full root ball to form—then, move the plant to a larger pot or plant directly in your garden.

You can purchase potted thyme plants from your local garden store or online, too, though your choice of varieties might be more limited, and the plants will cost more. (An ounce of thyme seeds, on the other hand, can sprout enough thyme to cover an acre of land!) But, if you want a well-established crop the first year, potted plants are the way to go.

Whatever method you choose, you’ll need the right tools and supplies, and follow the best procedures for successful planting and a good harvest for you.

Besides your plants, tools and supplies might include:

  • Spade
  • Trowel
  • Pruning shears
  • Peat pots
  • Containers
  • Grow lights
  • Heat mats

Depending on your set-up situation, you might not need all of these items—or you might be able to do-it-yourself (DIY) on some things.

Have you tried growing thyme from seeds or seedlings? Which method do you prefer—and why? Please tell us how you get your thyme plants started.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Thyme Plants
  • A Word About Varieties of Thyme Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Thyme from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Thyme in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Thyme
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Thyme Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Thyme Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Thyme Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Thyme Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Thyme Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Thyme Patch
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Thyme
  • Plant Profiles

  • Lavender Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • Woolly Thyme (Ornamental)
  • Caraway Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • Lemon Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • French Thyme (Culinary)
  • English Thyme (Culinary)
  • Recipes

  • Thyme Tea
  • Thyme and Mushroom Soup
  • Lemon Thyme Tea Bread
  • Garlic Thyme Chicken Thighs
  • Cheddar-Thyme Biscuits
  • Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Thyme
  • Feta and Olive Bake with Thyme
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Thyme
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Thyme
  • Resources about Thyme
  • Thyme Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 8 French Cooking Herbs to Grow to Make Herbs de Provence
  • How to Keep Thyme Alive and Growing Year After Year
  • How to Grow Culinary Thyme in a Container

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