Thymus SERPYLLUM

Sowing and germination

Thyme seeds are very small, dark brown or almost black, round or ellipsoidal, similar to small nuts. Sowing is carried out in the spring or year-round in the presence of stable heat and lighting. A light, sterile seeding substrate is used based on sifted peat, leaf soil, fine perlite and a small amount of washed sand. The seeds are distributed over the surface, lightly pressed against the moist soil and not covered or sprinkled with a barely noticeable layer of sifted substrate or sand. The crops are moistened from a spray bottle with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or biofungicide, if necessary with the addition of a growth stimulator: SUPERthrive, HB-101, Aminozol, Epin or Zircon. The container is covered with a transparent lid or placed in a greenhouse. The temperature is maintained at 18-24°C; bright, diffuse lighting is required, without direct overheating.