Can You Grow Thyme Indoors?
As far as herbs are concerned, thyme is one of the easier herb plants to grow.
When growing thyme indoors, the biggest challenge you’ll face is ensuring the plant receives consistently bright light.
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Watering
Once established, thyme plants are drought-resistant and often prefer to be under-watered rather than over-watered.
Simply snip off the stems any time you need the herb for a recipe.
Clay or terracotta pots might work best for this plant.
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confirm the container has good drainage.
Potting Soil and Drainage
Soil is perhaps the most important element when trying to grow thyme successfully.
Carefully remove it from its container, then separate the pieces of the root.
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Choose the smaller pieces for transplanting into new pots.
Choose small pot about four inches in diameter.
Repot the plants with the proper mixture of potting soil, as described above.
Moving Thyme Outdoors for the Summer
Thyme thrives infull sunand makes an excellent outdoor plant.
Move the pot outside when the temperature is consistently pleasant at 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
Watch for pests throughout the growing season and treat them appropriately if they happen to show up.
Becuse this is a culinary plant, use only organic treatments.
Seeds can remain on the surface of the soil or just barely covered with soil.
Thyme can be propagated from the division of mature plants.
Plant each division in its own pot, allowing it to rest a week before watering.
The first, gray mold, can develop due to water-soaked leaves.
Thyme is also prone towhitefliesandmealybugswhen kept indoors.
To prevent and treat infestations, useneem oilwhere necessary, being careful to follow label instructions.
