Thyme is not only a beautiful, but also a fragrant plant, which is added to meat, vegetables, fish, and tea.
Care and cultivation
For planting the plant, choose a place with full sun or partial shade.
Plant seedlings in autumn or spring when the soil is warm.
Growing thyme from seeds is difficult due to their small size.
The soil should be well-drained with a pH of 6.0-6.7.
Before or during planting, add fertilizer to the soil.
Use mulch to keep the soil moist. However, this method causes root rot in matt thyme species.
To propagate thyme, use stem cuttings.
Thyme does not require special care.
You will need to prune the plant periodically
What type of thyme to choose
Thyme comes in many varieties and types.
The main difference is the purpose of cultivation. Some varieties can be used in cooking, while others play an aesthetic role in the garden.
Both types of plant are edible, one creeping thyme has small leaves and is tedious to harvest for use in dishes.
Therefore, it is usually used as an ornamental plant to decorate the landscape.
