Sowing calendar · Herbs

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris · Tomilho, Tomillo, Thym, Thymian, Timo, tomilho

Calendar

Calendar for mainland Portugal.

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• PlantMar–Apr, Oct
• Sow in traysMar–Apr
• TransplantApr–May, Oct
• FloweringApr–Jun
• HarvestMar–Nov

Germination

10–20 days · soil from 13 °C

Spacing

40 cm between rows · 30 cm apart

Sowing depth

0 cm

Water need

low

Frost

hardy

Life cycle

shrub

Family

Lamiaceae

Seed saving

medium · keeps ~3 years

Notes

Poor, stony, well-drained soil and full sun give the best aroma. Replace plants every 4–5 years as they go woody.

Good neighbours

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Months for mainland Portugal. In the app, sowing and planting follow your own local climate and the forecast.