Growing Thyme In Pots Indoors. Begin by scattering a few seeds on the surface of a small pot. Thyme growing indoors will benefit from relocation to the outdoors in summer.
Plant thyme in a pot with good drainage to keep the roots from soaking in moisture. These varieties can grow 8-12 inches tall. How to Grow Thyme in Pots Standard potting soil is too rich and moist to be ideal for thyme so add in plenty of sand or another gritty material to make the soil dryer and more porous.
You can propagate Thyme with cuttings take during the summer or from seed.
Buy a potting soil in local garden stores and amend it with a cup of sand to further aid in drainage of water. Growing thyme in Pots. Propagating Thyme from Seed. Some varieties of thyme work well planted in gravel gardens cracks in paving or as an alternative to a lawn.