Thyme 'Elsbeth'

Thymus vulgaris

How to grow Thyme 'Elsbeth'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Elsbeth is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Elsbeth needs a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Elsbeth from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Elsbeth seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Elsbeth about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Elsbeth

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Elsbeth is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Elsbeth