Sowing & Growing

Plant creeping thyme from seeds in the spring. In its first year, it’s a slow-to-moderate grower, but once it’s established, it will spread quicker in subsequent years. Ideal, is to sow the Creeping Thyme Seed indoors 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost. Sprinkle seed thinly on seed trays but cover the seed very very lightly or not at all. Place ideally in a heated propagator or cover with a polythene bag and keep at 20C . Seed should germinate in 2 weeks. Transplant into small pots when large enough.

Creeping thyme plants can become woody over time. If woody stems take over, you may want to remove and replace the plants or strongly prune back the plants to rejuvenate growth.  Creeping thyme is a hardy plant that doesn’t have many problems, although it can be susceptible to root rot in wet, soggy soil.