Here's how to do it right

Thyme is a light germ

the Thyme seeds are extremely fine - a single gram of thyme seeds contains around 4,000 grains. Such fine seeds should ideally not be planted directly in the bed, but in small pots or Growing trays be preferred. This is also advisable because the grains only start at approx. 15 ° C germinate - a temperature that is rarely reached between March and May in many areas of Germany. Furthermore, thyme is a typical light germ, i. H. the seeds must not be covered with earth or only extremely thinly covered.

Sowing thyme

You can proceed as follows to grow the small thyme plants:

• Fill a shallow seed tray or small potty with a mixture of Potting soil and sand.
• Lightly moisten the substrate with the help of a spray bottle.
• Now scatter the seeds as evenly as possible.
• Press the seeds lightly.
• Cover the bowl or pot with cling film (secure with a rubber band).
• Place the growing potty on a light-colored window sill.
• Hold the substrate evenly moist.
• Be careful not to wash the seeds away.

Alternatively, from April / May you can also cultivate in Cold frame - that is, under glass

Prick out and plant out young plants

The thyme seeds will germinate fairly quickly within a maximum of two weeks. The young plants can be pricked out after four to five weeks. To do this, plant several plants (maximum three to four) in a larger pot. After another four weeks, the bigger ones are allowed Plants in the bed - provided that night frosts are no longer to be expected. Ergo, the planting in the garden can take place from about mid to late May, provided that you have already moved in March. Plant the young thyme about 25 x 25 centimeters apart.

Tips & Tricks

When planting the thyme, make sure that the top of the ball is roughly on top of the at the same height as the upper edge of the bed - especially thyme planted too deeply can enter. Incidentally, this planting instruction also applies to purchased thyme plants.