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ballyshannon Hillsdale, NY Aug 14, 2007

Well, in regard to my thyme seedlings which WeeNel suggested transplanting, they are not exactly racing toward maturity. I started leaving them outside in bright shade day and night, and they manage without getting too dry. But I dont think they will be ready to plant out in September. I started them the 1st of July, and they have just four leaves apiece!

Should I put them out anyway? I suppose there's no recourse, as they wont be happy in my apartment all winter.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 14, 2007

They should be ready by then.

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chris_lcf530 Peachtree City, GA(Zone 7b) Aug 14, 2007

They should be fine, just dont let them get too dry after the transplant.
Baby them for at least a week or two.

chris

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ballyshannon Hillsdale, NY Aug 17, 2007

Thanks, I'll do it!

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Aug 17, 2007

Little seedlings don't grow at the rate of light, they need time to build up a root system, they have already worked hard by germinating, growing some leaves and now they require to make good root, from now till end of summer, they will grow these roots and then you can either pot them on to give them protection from the worst of the winter elements, or plant them out end of season and give them protection with a light woven fleece so the young tender stems don't get frosted and any snow fall laying on them if you get that in your zone, my preference would be to pot them on and keep them in a protected area till early next spring. good luck WeeNel.

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ballyshannon Hillsdale, NY Nov 06, 2007

WeeNell, I just got back to this (my schedule has been pretty full), and noticed that you suggest fleece for mulch!. I dont keep sheep but work in a weaving studio. Is fleece better than conifer branches, which are suggested for chrysanthemums? And it must stay around forever, yes?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 06, 2007

I think the fleece was being used like a row cover to prevent tender leaves from frost, not as a permanent mulch.

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Nov 07, 2007

ballyshannon, does thyme winter over for you outdoors? Which type of thyme is it?

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