Should Thyme Be Planted in Sun or Shade?

Maya Lin-Takahashi
Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Thyme Does Best in Full Sun. Start from Young Plants Set out in Spring After the Last Frost. Be Sure to Choose Strong Young Thyme Plants from Bonnie Plants...

Should Thyme Be Planted in Sun or Shade?

Thyme does best in full sun. Start from young plants set out in spring after the last frost. Be sure to choose strong young thyme plants from Bonnie Plants

Bonnie Plants
Bonnie Plants, a wholesale greenhouse grower, is the largest national supplier and producer of vegetable and herb plants in the United States. Bonnie grows more than 250 varieties of non-GMO vegetable and herb plants for gardeners across the country, with over 70 growing stations, serving the 48 contiguous states.
®, the company that has been helping home gardeners succeed for over 100 years. Plant in soil with excellent drainage and a pH of about 7.0.

How many hours of sun does thyme need?

Like most herbs, thyme needs bright light to flourish. When growing outdoors your plants will need up to 10 hours of direct sun during the day. When you're growing an herb garden indoors thyme will need as much bright, direct light as you can give it.

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Can thyme grow in shade?

Thyme. Most varieties of thyme will tolerate part shade. Let the soil slightly dry out between waterings. Try planting it with other flowers and herbs for a fragrant container.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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