Scientific name | Thymus vulgaris |
Common name | Thyme |
Temperature requirement | 25-35 °C |
Humidity | 40-50% |
Light | Full sun (likes some shade in very hot climates) |
Watering | Water everyday &keep moist |
Pests | Aphid,spider mites |
Pet friendliness | Not hazardous |
Maximum plant height | 20-35 cm |
Potting mix | Potting soil/red soil/manure/perlite |
Pot requirement | Good drainage&repot every 1-2 years |
Nutrition | Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days |
Pruning & training | Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears |
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Description |
Thyme is a highly ornamental and colourful herb that deserves its place in the garden – let alone for its culinary uses. The aromatic foliage fills the garden with scent on a sunny day. Many are low-growing, creeping plants that are perfect for ground cover. The colourful flowers not only look great, but will also attract beneficial insects.Thyme needs a warm, sunny position. The more sun it receives, the stronger the flavours. It is fairly drought tolerant and needs a well-drained, preferably alkaline, soil. It will grow well in fairly poor, even stony, soil.Trim plants after flowering with secateurs or shears to keep them compact and to promote fresh, new growth.Thyme is rarely troubled by any pests or diseases. Soft growth, promoted by rich soils or overfeeding with high nitrogen plant foods, may encourage aphids. For Best Landscape visit
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