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10 Seeds Thymus baeticus, Betic Thyme


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  • Details
    Sowing **Thymus** (thyme) seeds is an effective method for growing this essential aromatic plant. Here is a detailed guide to successfully sowing it.

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    ### **Materials required:**
    - Thyme seeds.
    - Light and well-draining substrate (mixture of potting soil and sand or perlite).
    - Pots, seed trays or directly a plot in open ground.
    - Spray bottle or watering can with fine nozzle.
    - Plastic film or mini greenhouse (optional).

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    ### **Steps for sowing thyme:**

    #### 1. **Choosing the time to sow:**
    - **Under cover:** Sow in February or March to obtain plants ready to transplant after the last frosts.
    - **In open ground:** Sow directly in April or May when the soil is well warmed.

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    #### 2. **Substrate preparation:**
    - Mix seedling compost with sand or perlite for a well-draining substrate.
    - If you sow in open ground, make sure that the soil is light, well-drained and poor (soils that are too rich are not suitable for thyme).

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    #### 3. **Sowing:**
    - Thyme seeds are very fine. Mix them with a little sand to facilitate even distribution.
    - Sow them on the surface, without covering them with soil: they need light to germinate.
    - Press gently with your fingers so that the seeds adhere well to the substrate.

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    #### 4. **Germination conditions:**
    - **Humidity:** Keep the substrate slightly moist, but without excess water, by spraying regularly.
    - **Temperature:** Seeds germinate best at a temperature of **18 to 22 °C**.
    - **Light:** Place the pots or seed trays in a bright place, away from direct sunlight.
    - Germination usually takes **10 to 20 days**, sometimes a little longer.

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    ### **Seedling care:**

    #### 1. **After germination:**
    - Once the seedlings are visible, remove any plastic film or covers to prevent excess moisture.
    - Place the young plants in a bright place, but always protected from direct sunlight.

    #### 2. **Thinning:**
    - If the seedlings are too close to each other, thin them out by carefully removing the weakest ones.

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    ### **Replanting or Transplanting:**

    #### 1. **When to replant:**
    - When the seedlings reach **5 to 7 cm** in height and have several leaves, transplant them into individual pots or into the ground.

    #### 2. **Location:**
    - Choose a location in full sun with well-drained soil.
    - Thyme prefers calcareous, dry or slightly stony soils.

    #### 3. **Spacing:**
    - Space the plants **20 to 30 cm** apart to allow them to develop well.

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    ### **Maintenance after planting:**

    1. **Watering:**
    - Thyme is a Mediterranean plant that tolerates drought. Water very little, only if the soil is very dry.

    2. **Size:**
    - Prune lightly in spring to encourage branching and compact growth.
    - Prune after flowering if you want to harvest the stems to preserve them.

    3. **Fertilization:**
    - Thyme does not need fertilization, as it prefers poor soil.

    4. **Hardiness:**
    - Thyme is hardy and can withstand moderate winters (down to -10°C or more, depending on the variety).
    - In cold climates, mulch lightly in winter to protect the roots.

    5. **Multiplication:**
    - In addition to sowing, thyme can be propagated by cuttings or dividing clumps in spring or autumn.

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    ### **Additional Tips:**
    - Thyme can be grown in pots on a balcony or terrace, provided the pot has good drainage.
    - Use your harvests for cooking or for infusions.
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