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Growing thyme frpm cutting12/30/2023 Cut away the newly rooted plant from the main plant and transfer elsewhere within the garden or to a large pot. Roots will start to form along the stem within about a month. Make sure the pinned portion is directly touching the soil. Propagate by layering: Take a long thyme stem and carefully secure it along the soil with wire or a U-shaped stake, leaving four inches of the tip free. Transfer to a small pot, let the root ball form, and then transfer to a large pot or directly to your garden. Roots will emerge in about four to six weeks. Water liberally and keep moist until you see new growth forming. Propagate from cuttings: Clip a three-inch cutting from the very tip of a stem, apply rooting hormone on the exposed portion of the stem, and plant it in either sterile sand or Sunshine #4. I suggest buying a starter plant and either take cuttings or propagate by means of layering. Seeds are best stored in the refrigerator and can be purchased directly from us via our Seed Store. One can grow multiple plants in the same pot. Place two or three seeds in a small quarter inch hole in every germination pot. Thyme has a long germination period (3-4 weeks). Other varieties include Lemon thyme, Woolly thyme, Creeping and Elfin thyme. The most readily available thyme is the English thyme also called "common thyme". The fragrance of its leaves is due to an essential oil, which gives it its flavoring value for culinary purposes, and is also the source of its medicinal properties. The plant has an agreeable aromatic smell and a warm, pungent taste.
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