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Pour thyme - but with a sense of proportion
Thyme thrives best on dry meadows or on macchia, meaning evergreen shrub formations in the summer hot Mediterranean European region. Like many Mediterranean plants, thyme requires little water - especially waterlogging can be dangerous.
Just pour directly after planting regularly
Garden thyme basically does not need to be watered; unless,
a) You have just planted the plant or
b) it is very hot and dry for a long time.
Freshly planted thyme first has to develop roots and literally dig into the soil. Until the plant has literally taken root, it has to be watered regularly - not anymore. Planted thyme is usually self-sufficient due to its very deep and widely branched roots. Only pot thyme should be poured, but should not be damp. The right time for watering has come when the upper layer of soil is already well dried. Waterlogging can be avoided by appropriate drainage measures.
Tips & Tricks
If possible, do not water thyme (and other plants) at lunchtime, as most of the water evaporates before the plant can absorb it.