# How to Plant Creeping Thyme Seeds
Creeping thyme acts as a groundcover and serves a culinary purpose. Creeping thyme leaves can be used in savory cooking, while the plant's blooms can be enjoyed as an ornamental addition to your herb or flower garden. Plant creeping thyme from seeds by starting in a garden planter. After substantial growth, you may replant in the ground or continue to grow in the container.
Things You'll Need
- Garden planter
- Potting soil
Instructions
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Fill a garden planter with potting soil.
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Scatter creeping thyme seeds across the surface of the planter, approximately 1 inch apart. Press lightly on the seeds to embed them slightly into the soil.
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Water the seeds, trickling the water gently in the first waterings until seedlings develop so as not to wash away the seeds.
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Keep container in full sun during early stages of growth. In hotter climates, move to partial shade. Once the plants have established themselves, continue watering when soil feels dry to the touch, being sure to let the container drain so the roots do not sit in water and rot. Thin out the seedlings so they are 10 inches apart to promote healthy growth.
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