To do this, you can place your thyme plant in a glass of water , with the 2″ of bare stem fully submerged. After a 3-4 weeks you should start seeing roots sprouting out of the stem!
Like many other herbs, thyme can easily be grown in many growing zones in the United States and throughout the world! Thyme is a great addition to any herb garden, with a beautiful green (thyme green!) color and the reward of fresh thyme for your kitchen!
Get a hold of some thyme (either from an existing plant or from your grocery store) Place the stem in a glass of water for a few weeks until mature roots have grown before planting Store the stem and pot in a humid climate and water occasionally for 6-8 weeks.
Thyme is not a difficult plant to grow. In outdoor gardens, it’s frequently used in xeriscaping in hot, dry locations where other plants have trouble thriving. It’s hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, although it can be grown in Zone 10 in the winter months.
Fresh thyme can be found in the produce section of your local supermarket or health food store. Thyme is also an exceptionally easy herb to grow and can produce abundantly in both containers and/or home gardens. Thyme tea is a powerful healing drink and can be made by infusing fresh thyme leaves in hot water and allowing to steep for 15-20 minutes.
Can thyme be grown from cuttings?
To grow thyme from cuttings, you’ll need:
A small pot (3″ size with good drainage) or growing area with some potting soil
Water
Rooting hormone (optional).
A frequent query we ran across in our research was “Can You propagate thyme from cuttings?”.
The favorite answer is propagating simply means producing a plant that is identical (genetically speaking) to its parent by means of dividing, taking cuttings, etc. Some plants are more difficult to propagate than others, but with thyme, a little patience and plant care will result in your very own thyme plant.
How long does it take for Thyme to root in water?
If you aren’t using a growth hormone, you’ll want to establish a root structure before planting in soil. To do this, you can place your thyme plant in a glass of water, with the 2″ of bare stem fully submerged. After a 3-4 weeks you should start seeing roots sprouting out of the stem!
How do you know when thyme is ready to cut?
Your thyme cuttings should be established and mature stems They should be soft, green, and preferably have no flowering buds Some experts recommend that you cut your thyme when the plant or stem has grown at least two inches tall, but it’s preferable to wait for your plant to grow taller than that.