Thyme

Growing from seed

Start Thyme indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 21 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  Soybean
  

  SoybeanExcellent pair

  • ❧Thyme attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Soybean
  • ❧Soybean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Thyme feeds on
  • ❧Soybean roots deep while Thyme feeds near the surface — no competition
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  Catjang Pea
  

  Catjang PeaGreat pair

  • ❧Thyme attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Catjang Pea
  • ❧Catjang Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Thyme feeds on
  • ❧Thyme acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Catjang Pea
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  Chickpea
  Great pair

  • ❧Thyme attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Caterpillars that attack Chickpea
  • ❧Chickpea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Thyme feeds on
  • ❧Chickpea roots deep while Thyme feeds near the surface — no competition

How to grow Thyme

1. Sow8 weeks before frost
2. Germinates21 days
3. Space30 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Low · Height: 30 cm · Soil: Well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH (6.5-7.5). Tolerates poor soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.