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Thyme

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Easy difficulty{"All Year"}
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Drought tolerant, let dry out
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Min pot size
6" pot
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Start from
Seeds or cuttings

About Thyme

Thyme is a perennial, low-growing woody herb that requires exceptional soil drainage and full sun to thrive. In Lucknow, it grows best during the cool winter months and must be strictly protected from waterlogging and heavy humidity during the summer monsoon.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–30
Stage 2
Growth
Day 31–60
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 61–120

Common pests and diseases

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