Sowing

• Thyme can be grown by sowing seeds directly into a well-draining container or a raised bed.
• Fill a container with draineage holes with a rich but well-draining growing mix and sprinkle the thyme seeds in top.
• Cover the sprinkled thyme seeds with 1-2 cm of potting mix. Don’t cover it too deep.
• Water immediately using a misting spray so as not too diplace the topsoil. Drench the growing medium generously
• Sow the thyme seeds evenly and cover it 1-2 inches of soil and keep the surface moist till the seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks
• Keep your pots in semi shade while the seeds germinate. Once the germination happens, prune away any seedlings that are not growing in a healthy manner to make space for the healthy seedlings.

Caring

• Once the seedlings have grown, you can either keep you thyme in direct sun or semi shade for better flavour.
• Water your Thyme plant moderately using a watering can to ensure an even shower and fertilise it with a handful of vermicompost every month.
• Harvest thyme by cutting the top of the leaves, never harvest more than one third of the plant.

Common Problems

1. Why are my Thyme leavesturning brown?
Overwatering is the number one cause of browning of your thyme leaves. Thyme needs to be watered moderately. Make sure you are not overwatering your Thyme plant.

2. Why are my Thyme seeds not germinating?
Growing conditions like moisture, improper soil temperature, over watering or under watering can all be a reason why your seeds are not germinating.

3. My thyme leaves are turning yellow and drooping.
Yellow and droopy leaves are an indication of under - watering. Your herb is thirsty. Make sure you are watering your Thyme plant moderately.