Hibernating thyme is not difficult

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• Hibernating thyme is not difficult
• Many types of thyme are hardy
• Do not cut back thyme too late
• Tips & Tricks

Hibernating thyme is not difficult

Originally, the thyme comes from the summer hot and mild countries around the Mediterranean. Nonetheless, numerous breeds exist that thrive in our Central European climate and survive even cold winters. For this reason, the evergreen thyme is wonderful all year round as ground cover.

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Many types of thyme are hardy

Most thyme species are hardy and can therefore remain outdoors during the cold season. Mild winter weathers the wort without any further problems, only with longer frost periods you should provide for a suitable protection. An insulating layer of fir branches or spruce and straw is suitable for this purpose. On the other hand, plastic films are less suitable because they collect a lot of moisture underneath. For the same reason, thyme should not be covered with leaves - too much moisture will cause the delicate plant to rot.

Do not cut back thyme too late

However, to ensure that your thyme survives the winter in the garden well, you should not fertilize it or cut it back from about mid-August. A too late cut would only encourage the herb to form fresh shoots, which do not mature in time for the autumnal cold snap and therefore freeze. Instead, just let your thyme ripen and finally humble it in the spring. Every two to three years, the rapidly aging plant can also be rejuvenated by division - so you will have much longer of thyme, which usually does not get older than three to four years.

Tips & Tricks

In the cold season, make sure you have enough water, especially pot thyme should be poured from time to time - but not too much. In wet winters, however, waterlogging can quickly become a problem, then you should protect your plants as needed - eg. B. by a roof.

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