Is the thyme healthy looking, otherwise? We usually like to start with a specimen that is stringy-looking to tie onto a frame. However, once you give the thyme plenty of bright light (6 to 8 hours) and fertilizer and water, the stems should start to get woody and stuff and self-supporting. Is the light bright enough? Is the soil moisture even, not soggy? Many people overwater herbs.
Herbs require minimal fertilization. In fact, herbs often suffer from overwatering and overfertilizing rather than from not enough. We like to amend with peat moss or any type of composted organic matter at planting but avoid fertilization after germination.
Is the thyme healthy looking, otherwise? We usually like to start with a specimen that is stringy-looking to tie onto a frame. However, once you give the thyme plenty of bright light (6 to 8 hours) and fertilizer and water, the stems should start to get woody and stuff and self-supporting. Is the light bright enough? Is the soil moisture even, not soggy? Many people overwater herbs.
Herbs require minimal fertilization. In fact, herbs often suffer from overwatering and overfertilizing rather than from not enough. We like to amend with peat moss or any type of composted organic matter at planting but avoid fertilization after germination.