Sarah Wilkins
2 September 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Thyme in Perth. In this post, I will take you through what you need to know to grow Thyme in your garden or balcony, for your own use.
Herbs smell great and create wonderful happy sensations when we garden with them. Not only is growing herbs easy, there are many health benefits of herbs, such as preventing illnesses, easing pain and just their amazing tastes!
Best time to grow Thyme in Perth
The best time to grow this fantastic herb in Perth, is between Mar-Apr, Sep-Dec.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Thyme grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow perfectly in a pot in the right position. You can try using one pot per plant, or even get yourself a large pot and plant a few varieties of herbs.
How much sun is best?
Thyme thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Thyme
If you are growing Thyme in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a well drained and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Thyme needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Thyme?
You can harvest Thyme at its prime, which is around 2-3months.
What to propagate
You can plant Thyme from Seeds, Cuttings, and place each plant around 17-30 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Thyme
Thyme is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: Many herbs contain essential oils, which are the flavouring components of extracts.
Fact 2: Many gardeners use herbs for natural pest control.
These make growing Thyme in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Thyme in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Thyme in your garden or balcony, for your own use.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I trust you enjoyed this guide, and are now motivated to grow your own.
