Sowing thyme ( thymus vulgaris )
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Crop group: Herbs |
Crop family : Lipaceae family |
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Well-known varieties : Common thyme (also in BIO ) |
Sowing depth: 0.1 cm
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Height : 30 cm |
Sowing distance: Sow in pots of your choice and sow the seeds 1 cm apart
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Germination: 21°C / 7 to 14 days
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Planting distance : If you sow the pre-sown plants, ensure 10 cm around the plant. Can also be done in a pot or square meter garden |
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Growth cycle : 130 days |
Plant out when : the plants are 5 to 10 cm tall |
Cultivation method : Medicinal and super aromatic
Sow in a seed tray or on a seedbed; prick out once and then plant out. Natural remedy (thyme syrup and as tea), that is used both fresh and dried, among other things, in meat dishes, sauces and salads.
- Pre-sowing indoors/glass: Sow March-May; plant out May-July; harvest June to October.
- On site: Sow May-July; harvest September-October
Thyme in our webshop 
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Good neighbors : Cabbage, eggplant , lettuce, potatoes , strawberries, lavender |
Bad neighbors : / |
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Frost resistant: Yes |
Root system: 15-25 cm |
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Fertilization : little |
Preferred soil: pH: 6.0-7.0 sand |
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Dangers and concerns : Too much water |
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Harvesting and storing : Cut the stems with scissors and harvest the leaves by tearing off the leaves from top to bottom with your hand. |
 = little sun  = moderate sun = lots of sun = little water  = moderate water  = a lot of water |
