How is the thyme plant
It is an aromatic plant that grows very easily in hot areas where there are many hours of sun a day and relatively little rainfall, for example, the Mediterranean regions. Thyme is characterized by being a plant very resistant to drought, which allows us to cultivate since it holds very well the high temperatures and does not suffer too much with the lack of irrigation. It is a plant between 15 and 30 cm in height, its trunk and its woody branches are quite hard and tiny leaves of hairy touch. The buds are presented in bouquets that during the spring of March to June approximately and become white flowers, pink and, in some species, with a soft violet tone. Its fragrance is very special and pleasant.
Thyme, one of the best medicinal and aromatic plants
Thyme is characterized by being one of the aromatic herbs most used in Mediterranean cuisine for its intense aroma and delicate flavor. Thyme is also used as a medicine or natural drug because it contains very interesting properties for health.
Thyme is one of the best medicinal herbs to relieve: Flus, colds, catarrhs, laryngitis, skin and eye infections, digestive problems and much more.
How to grow thyme at home
Planting
There are three options to plant in pot, or garden: from seeds, cuttings or a small thyme plant. When growing thyme in indoor pots it can be done at any time of the year since in the cold times there is heating inside the homes.
The pots and the earth.
It is necessary to take into account that this plant has very long roots so you need pots with a good depth, these should be equipped with a good drainage system. The earth does not need to be of excellent quality since this plant adapts almost to any type of terrain.
Irrigation.
It needs little water to be able to grow healthy and strong, the pots must not be flooded because there is a risk that the container will not drain well and that the excess moisture will rot the roots of the plant.
