Plant the seeds or a cutting as described above, and keep the soil moist until the seeds sprout or you see new growth. While it will naturally not produce as well as when outside in full sun, you can easily grow thyme on your windowsill for access to fresh year round herbs. Much like rosemary, parsley, and basil, thyme is well suited to growing in containers. Keep the cutting in a warm, lightly shaded area, until you start to see new growth. Plant 8 to 9 inches apart and firmly pat the soil in place, then lightly water. Snip a stem of a mature plant, then remove the lower section of leaves and push the cut end directly into the soil. You can also plant cuttings in your garden or containers. Seeds should sprout withing 14 to 28 days. Cover with a light layer of moist garden soil. If direct sowing/planting in the garden sow the seeds by sprinkling them over a prepared section of the garden about 8 to 9 inches apart. The seeds are very small and don't germinate evenly, so I would just sprinkle them over the surface of a prepared seed tray or pot. ![]() If starting thyme from seed, it's best to start the seeds indoors 6 to 10 weeks before the last frost. ![]() Growing thyme from seed can be hit or miss, which is why I suggest propagating thyme from cuttings taken from a friend/neighbor or purchasing a small plant. You can find out your hardiness zone if your in the US here or If you are located in Canada here. If growing thyme in colder locations, you'll likely need to bring the plant indoors for the winter. Most varieties of thyme are hardy up to zone 5 if provided with winter protection. Thyme is a perennial (which means it comes back year after year) and can be grown anywhere from hardiness zone 2 (-50 F) to hardiness zone 10 (30F). Thymus Citriodorus - Lemon Thyme How To Grow Thyme
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