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From our crop reference

Thyme is a herb crop, a perennial. Sow it in Feb–Mar and expect to harvest in 90–120 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–8.0 (close to neutral) and 15–28°C. Plant at 40 × 25 cm, allowing 1–2 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 5–8 t. Watch for root rot, spider mite.

Growing Thyme

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

Dried sage, celery, lemon peel, marjoram, parsley, savory, thyme, rosemary Section 4: Creating Herbal Vinegars Herbal vinegars are an easy, flavorful addition to your pantry and make thoughtful gifts.
The Magic of Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Tender herbs like basil need to be planted after the last frost, while hardier herbs like thyme can be started earlier.
How to Design and Select Plants for Your Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide for Gardening Enthusiasts
For the middle, try eggplant or peppers, and for the bottom layer, herbs like thyme or parsley work well.
The Edible Garden: Vertical Growth for a Greener Future 5 tips
You can grow various crops, from tomatoes to herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Rooftop Gardening: A Practical Guide to Improving Urban Food and Nutrition Security
Consider planting it alongside herbs or flowers that share similar soil and moisture requirements, such as lavender, rosemary, or thyme.
Climate Stress Modeling for Jerusalem Sage – Netherlands Guide: Step-by-Step & Yield Tips
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the chopped fresh thyme (if using), and serve hot.
Kitchen & Harvest for Kleinia – Netherlands Guide: Step-by-Step & Yield Tips

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Crop intelligence

Going in during September

Sowing windows open right now, from the crop reference.

Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Angelica Sep–Oct 2 yr 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t
Pyrethrum Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 5.5–7.0 10–22 0.8–1.5 t
Tagasaste Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 5.5–7.5 5–28 10–18 t green
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Pepino Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 6.0–7.0 15–25 25–40 t
Asafoetida (Hing) Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 6.5–7.5 10–25 0.05–0.1 t
Litchi Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 5.5–7.0 20–35 8–12 t
Alstroemeria Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 6.0–6.8 13–22 100–150 stems/m²
Anthurium Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 18–28 6–8 blooms/plant
Paddy Straw Mushroom Jun–Sep 12–18 6.5–7.5 28–35 100–150 kg/t
Orchid Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 20–30 4–6 spikes/plant
Oyster Mushroom Any 25–35 5.5–6.5 20–30 500–700 kg/t
Amaranth (Leafy) Feb–Sep 30–45 6.0–7.5 22–32 10–15 t
Arugula Sep–Nov 30–45 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t

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