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Thyme is a hardy perennial herb in zones 5 to 9. Although it prefers full sun in a light, dry, well-drained soil, it will tolerate some shade. Sow seeds indoors where temperatures are 70 degrees. Most gardeners have more success planting small transplants directly into their gardens. Thyme requires little care. When watering, avoid splashing the leaves. Harvest snippets as needed during the growing season or harvest the entire plant in late summer, leaving several inches of woody stems above the ground. Next year’s new growth will emerge from the old wood.
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