Sementeira
Done in a tray with subsequent transplanting when the plant has 4 pairs of true leaves. The crop can be grown in rows, keeping 25 to 30 cm between plants and 60 to 80 cm between rows.
A perennial thyme that forms a small shrub with dark green lanceolate leaves and edible flowers highly appreciated by bees.
About the variety. Compact, it grows from 15 to 40 cm and thrives in bright, limestone-rich, well-drained spots; it also does well in pots, in full sun. A culinary and medicinal herb.
Itinerário técnico
Um guia de cultivo passo a passo, da sementeira à colheita.
Done in a tray with subsequent transplanting when the plant has 4 pairs of true leaves. The crop can be grown in rows, keeping 25 to 30 cm between plants and 60 to 80 cm between rows.
The crop adapts to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, light and fertile soils. The pH should be between 6.5 and 7.0.
The optimal temperature for growth is between 4 and 28°C, preferring locations with good sun exposure and avoiding overly humid spots.
Being a perennial crop, it should be noted that the base fertilisation must also take the medium/long term into account. The application of compost is therefore essential and, if needed, the addition of a natural mineral fertiliser rich in phosphorus and/or potassium may be considered.
Watering should keep the soil moist without waterlogging, as both excess and lack of water are harmful. Drip irrigation is a great option for this crop.