Thyme: How to Grow It in Pots, Garden and Kitchen
Thymus vulgaris
Growing thyme: hardy Mediterranean perennial herb, drought and cold tolerant. Essential in cooking, attracts pollinators, easy in pots.
Characteristics
Thyme is a Mediterranean perennial herb with tiny fragrant leaves, essential in cooking and loved by bees. It thrives in full sun and calcareous well-drained soil, tolerating drought and frost down to -10 °C. It grows easily in pots, balconies or borders.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: calcareo drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
