Cultivate thyme in a pot
Like so many Mediterranean plants, the thyme also needs poor and dry soil and a place that is as sunny as possible. The herbs do not feel most comfortable on the windowsill, but in the fresh air - on a balcony, for example, no matter how small. However, the tub in which you want to plant your thyme should by no means be small. 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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Caring for potted thyme properly
While thyme planted in the garden usually does not need to be watered or fertilized, you should water the thyme in the pot regularly and fertilize a little from time to time. 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 centimeters of expanded clay (€ 17.50 on Amazon *) or small pebbles.
- Mix standard potting soil with sand or gravel, preferably in a 1: 1 ratio.
- Plant the thyme there, but not too deep.
- Press the plant well and water it.
- 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 are usually raised too quickly with too much fertilizer. Instead, you can simply sow thyme seeds yourself and grow your own little plants.
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