Thyme 'Thym de Provence'

Thymus vulgaris

How to grow Thyme 'Thym de Provence'

  • 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 Thym de Provence is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Thym de Provence in sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Thym de Provence from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Thym de Provence 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 Thym de Provence about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Thym de Provence

As Thym de Provence is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Thym de Provence