Herbs · Moderate
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Well-drained growing medium, full sun.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Thymus vulgaris
Native to southern Europe, from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Thyme, fresh
- Rich in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin A
- Rich in potassium
- Rich in calcium
- Rich in iron
- Rich in magnesium
- Rich in fiber
- Source of vitamin B9
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006). A handful of fresh herbs weighs about 5 to 10 g: divide these figures by 10 to 20 for a real serving.
Key steps
- Well-drained growing medium: dislikes roots that are constantly waterlogged.
- Take cuttings from this year’s soft tips.
- Harvest the tips, never into the old wood.
- Excellent dried.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Thyme in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Thyme in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Thyme: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Well-drained growing medium, full sun.
Thyme: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, and May. Adjust with your own dates.