Thyme - perennial |
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Propagation: Seed
in AO 25/40 10/10 Temperature: 75°F. Humidity: 75%. Germination time: 7-14 days |
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Root /grow: Approximate transplant time: Summer: 4 weeks. Winter: 6 weeks. PREFERRED TEMPERATURE: Day: 70-85 °F. Night: 60-75°F. |
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Transplanting: To slab or NFT when plants have 3-4 true leaves. | |
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Special nutrient requirements: None | |
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Growing time to harvest: (after transplanting) Summer: 5 weeks. Winter: 6-8 weeks. Number of harvests: Multiple. |
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Yield: Summer: 1 lbs per 20 ft. NFT trough. Winter: 1 lbs per 40 ft. NFT trough. |
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Light: Full sun. Thyme grows slowly and poorly at less than full sun. SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING: 700 ft. candles, 14 hour days will improve growth. |
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Sensitive to: Fungal infections: Leaf diseases. Insects: None. |
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Notes: Thyme grows slowly and yields poorly. It’s growth habit is not well suited for greenhouse production. | |