Thyme 'Orange Balsam'

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

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

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

¹ Missouri Botanical Garden