Thyme Seeds
Thyme Seeds
- Easy to Grow
- Small Space Friendly
- Container Friendly
Growing Thyme Seeds
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Germination Rate
14 to 21 days
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Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours per day)
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Plant Size
6 to 12 inches
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Water Needs
Keep soil evenly moist
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Seed Depth
1/4 inch light cover
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Container Size
Small Pot (4–8 inch)
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Expect To Harvest
60-90 days
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Zones
2-10
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Plant Spacing
6 to 8 inches apart
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Companion Plants
Eggplant, tomatoes, and cabbage
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Pest
Aphids and spider mites
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Culinary Uses
Seasoning meats, stews, soups, and Mediterranean-inspired recipes.
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Growing Season
Late Spring and Early Summer
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Start Planting Indoors
8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
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Start Planting Outdoors
2 to 3 weeks before the last frost
Growing Instructions
Starting your seeds
You can start Thyme seeds indoors using a heat mat to encourage germination. Once the seedlings sprout and grow a few sets of leaves, move them outdoors. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. When direct sowing Thyme seeds, plant them about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained, slightly sandy soil, spacing them 12–18 inches apart to give them plenty of room to grow.
Harvesting your seeds
To harvest thyme cut the stems just above a set of leaves, using scissors or pruning shears. For the best flavor, harvest thyme leaves when the plant is in the early stages of flowering. Trim only a portion of the plant at a time, allowing it to continue growing.
