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#Growing thyme in container space how to#

This is super satisfying because it makes you feel like a master gardener when your own homegrown plants thrive and multiply. If you still have thyme in a pot (outside or inside) from last year, you can use your own cuttings to propagate new plants. That gives you the best chance of growing strong, healthy plants that will last all season and produce well. TIP: Look for seedlings that are dense and bushy, not stretched out and leggy.The best place to get seedlings is a local nursery or farmers market ( find a local one here !).

Starter plants or cuttings are easier, especially if you’re antsy or not as experienced with starting plants from seed (although that’s also super easy and you can totally do it … see above!).

Move outside when temperatures consistently reach 60-70 throughout the day - April-May in most zones.

When the seedlings have four true leaves, transfer to the containers they will grow in for the season.

Thyme is a slow grower … germination can take up to 30 days, so don’t be surprised if you haven’t seen them sprout after a couple of weeks!.

Mist seedlings to keep them consistently moist until germination.

Keep warm in a sunny window or under fluorescent lights.

Cover with a very light layer of the mix or potting soil.

Check your estimated local frost dates to help you plan.

4-6 weeks before last frost, sprinkle seeds in seed-starting containers (plastic starting trays, egg cartons, peat pots, milk cartons …) in a sterile, loose seed-starting mix or coconut coir.

But unlike those quick-growing herbs, thyme can take up to a month to germinate. Like its cousins basil and oregano, thyme can be started from seed indoors.

#Growing thyme in container space how to#

How to plant thyme in a pot or container Should I start thyme from seed or seedlings? That means if you click through and buy something, we may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Read on for the basics on growing thyme in a container garden. It’s perfect on roasted chicken and vegetables and amazing in soup. Within a few weeks, you should have enough growth to start harvesting a little to use in the kitchen. Have I sold you yet on how easy it is to grow thyme in a container garden? They like sun, moderate water and a little room to grow, and they aren’t fussy about any of it. Thyme is in the family of Mediterranean herbs that make patio gardening so easy and satisfying. We’ve been using the dried herbs in recipes all winter and it’s pretty awesome.

I’ve had mine in a wide-mouth pot with some oregano, and they are so happy and productive! I got several big harvests out of the pair I grew last year. It’s simple to grow and dry and can even be left out over the winter to lie dormant until spring. The tiny leaves smell so good and partner well with other herbs both on the deck and in the kitchen. Grow thyme in a pot on your deck along with basil and oregano for your own little pizza garden. Thyme might sound fancy, but it’s an easy-to-grow, hardy herb and does very well in pots and container gardens. Want to grow thyme in your patio or deck container garden? Here’s how.