Respray as needed until pest activity stops.Īnother problem that might crop up when growing thyme is a fungal disease called Alternaria blight or Alternaria leaf spot. Spray on top, between and under leaves to get at all surfaces. Get rid of both aphids and spider mites in the same way: Use strong blasts of water from a garden hose to wash pests off plants. Spider mites are hard to see, but you can spot their light webbing on plant stems. Their feeding can cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. Spider mites are tiny pests that feed on many vegetables and herbs, like thyme. These insect pests usually show up in clusters and leave behind a sticky substance called honeydew. Thyme is an easy to grow herb, but there are a few pests that can cause problems, such as aphids and spider mites.Īphids are tiny, pear-shaped insects that suck fluids from plants and spread plant viruses. One fertilizer application of a balanced fertilizer each season may be enough. Water just enough to keep plants from wilting. Thyme prefers a dry soil, so cut back on watering once plants are established and start growing. Avoid soil that holds too much water, like clayey soil, because thyme roots have a tendency to rot. Thyme grows best in a fertile, well-draining soil, like sandy loam.
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Requirements for growing thymeīecause thyme originated in the sunny Mediterranean, plant in a sunny spot with 6 to 8 hours of full sun. Sow seeds about 1/8-inch deep and thin seedlings to about 10 inches apart. You can also plant thyme seeds, but they typically take between 14-21 days to sprout, whether started indoors or direct seeded in the outdoor garden. Dig a hole and place transplants at the same depth as they were in the container. Space young thyme plants about 10-12 inches apart.
The key to growing healthy and productive thyme plants is to make sure they receive plenty of sunshine and are planted in a fertile, well-draining soil to keep roots from rotting.įor the fastest start on the season, plant thyme transplants. Thyme is a warm-season herb so wait to plant until night-time temperatures are a reliable 50-55 degrees. Thyme grows well in containers when planted alone or combined with other flavorful herbs that prefer similar light, soil and water conditions such as parsley, sage, and rosemary. Thyme grows well in herb gardens, vegetable beds, raised beds and as a low-growing shrub in perennial gardens. Thyme can be planted as a perennial in Hardiness Zones 5-9 or as an annual in other zones.
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