Cultivate thyme in a pot
Like so many Mediterranean plants, the thyme also needs lean and dry earth as well as a sunny spot as possible. However, the herbs do not feel most comfortable on the windowsill, but in the fresh air - on a balcony, for example, no matter how small. Under no circumstances should the bucket be small, however Plant your thyme want. The plant develops widely branched and also very deep roots, which guarantee it an adequate supply of water and nutrients even in dry times.
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Properly care for potted thyme
While thyme planted in the garden usually does not need watering or fertilization, you should water thyme in the pot regularly and from time to time fertilize something. However, it is essential to find the right amount, because the hunger artist cannot tolerate an oversupply of water and nutrients. Waterlogging in particular leads to the fact that the roots rot first and then the whole plant dies. As soon as your thyme turns brown from below and - paradoxically - looks dry, it is most likely too wet. In this case, the only thing that helps is to repot the plant into a new pot and fresh substrate as soon as possible and to carry out a root pruning.
Pot the thyme
Thyme feels much more comfortable in pots made of natural materials - for example clay - than in plastic pots. Excess moisture can simply evaporate from such permeable materials, while there is no way to escape from plastic. You should also ensure that there is good drainage inside the pot so that waterlogging does not even develop.
- As the bottom layer, fill in several inches Expanded clay(€ 16.35 at Amazon *) or small pebbles.
- Mix commercially available Potting soil with sand or gravel, if possible in a ratio of 1: 1.
- Plant the thyme there, but not too deep.
- Press the plant well and water them.
- The pot should have a drainage hole at the bottom and also stand on a coaster.
Tips & Tricks
Herb pots with various herbs are often available in the supermarket. However, these plants tend to die very quickly - they have usually been raised too quickly with too much fertilizer. Instead, you can just as well sow thyme seeds yourself and grow your own plants.
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