Thyme

Herb plant from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean.

Thyme Winter 2021: Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

30 Dec 2021: Seeds (McKenzie) planted in new soil (MiracleGro potting mix), with rocks at the bottom of the pot. Covered in paper towel to avoid fungus gnat investation.
11 Jan 2022: Seedling started coming. They are up to 2 cm now.
23 Jan: 3 cm
1 Feb: Going strong and bushy. Each plant can have 4 sets of leaves. The tallest one is about 4-5 cm.
13 Feb: Thriving, up to 10 cm, start pinching tops.
14 Mar: Pinched
25 Mar: Watered thoroughly in preparation of 10 days holiday.
3 Apr: Back from holiday, looking dried out and blackened, but still stiff. Watered anyway. Will check in a few days.
6 Apr: Continue to blackened and now even more crispy. Let go.

Full sunlight. For indoor, maybe 8 hours a day.
Mediteranean native. Likes hot and arid climate. Temperature 15-27 C indoor and minimum humidity.
Prefer sandy/loamy soil rather than moist. Even can grow in rocky gravel.
Drought resistant. Water only occasionally. Even every other week or a month. Wait until soil is completly dry, then water to saturation. Then wait until dry again. Don't worry if forgot extra a few days before watering after it dries. Soil too moist also can cause root rot.
Prefers soil that lacks nutrients. Fertilize in spring/growing season, just once, with diluted all-purpose fertilizer (half-strength). Too much fertilizer will indeed promote foliage grow, but can dilute the fragrants oil
Harvest any time, even after flowering.
Moving outdoor can be done after temperature steady above 15C. Move inside again when temperature start going under 15C.

Green Speckles