You're a natural teacher, Johnny, and the relaxed and methodical manner in which you express things makes them sink in! Excellent. Thanks very much for the video. But I did have a question about subsequent watering, when next and how often?
We give the cuttings a mist spray through the top of the bottle, frequency depends on how hot it is. Say twice a week. Every two weeks I generally take the cover off and text the soil for moisture (stick my finger down into it) never really dry and never really wet. If if begins to dry I give it a light watering with a liquid seaweed fertiliser. You can generally see if the soil is drying by looking at the colour,
Great Video, I definitely learned something here.. I'm in South Florida and have a nice German Thyme plant growing in a large pot... I started it from seed, and have friends and family asking me to grow them one.. Using this method will increase my chances of success, taking cuttings from an already successful, flourishing plant.. I didn't know I could do this.. Thanks for posting..
very confusing and from the distance you filmed the first cutting, could not see the leaves left on the cutting. It looked completely stripped. Then on the close-up you showed cuttings with leaves left on. Was confusion to me what to strip off and what to leave on. I had to watch it several times to try to figure it out.
I've got a pot of thyme too. Leaves are real delicate though. Wonder if I'd have the same success. I tried dividing it by the roots and they died ): I live in Malaysia.
I have been trying to take cuttings and process like you said but place in water until roots form. As soon as I transplant they die. Guess I’ll try your way and hope for the best.
Hello Sheri, the water method is is little hit and miss, the roots that form can be very fragile and difficult to then get going in soil. Be patient, the soil method will work.
Instead of rooting hormone I use a hydroponic nutrient mix and I just root them in water. I get a half inch root in three days and after a week they're almost two to three inches
Our Lemon Thyme thrives in full sun for most of the year, it does get a little afternoon shade in mid summer. If its in good soil it is a tough plant, well drained soil, humus rich.
We wait until we see signs of new foliage growth. Usually around 8 weeks depending on the climate. Yes you could start them in the ground, however success rate may not be as good.
@@johnnyAGardening thanks so much! I'm in California, but I think it seems best to transplant afterwards as you've stated. I'm looking forward to getting these started today. 💚🌱🪴
I hope this works! Cause I've been trying to grow this for some time and it always dies i just propagated my thyme plant earlier today, I wish i knew about using honey BEFORE I DID THIS OOOH WELL, IF IT DIES I CAN TRY AGAIN OR PULL THEM OUT AND ADD HONEY!
Hey John, Like i said they always don't survive the plant is totally dead i think these need some kind of food or something like "miracle plant food" because I wanted to grow about five other herbs but they always die and i look at my plants every day to see ( they sit by my window up until 6pm it's very sunny )how they are doing, the only herbs that survive is basil which i bought 2 years ago i would like to know your thoughts on this matter?
I live in Malaysia. Just bought me my very 1st pot of thyme. I notice they're pretty delicate though and they smell of 'ajwain' seeds - really strong aromatic spice seeds we use in Indian cooking. Are they the same, I wonder?
Hello Naleeni, Ajwain, I think, is Trachyspermum ammi , widely used in India and Pakistan - and it is actually related to Parsley. HOWEVER the seeds of Ajwain do have a strong thyme flavour / aroma. So not the same, but yes the aroma is similar. Also known as Carom..
Thanks John. Just watched the video to the end. Am really interesting in trying the layering method. Will keep you posted. Thyme makes a lovely ornamental plant too :)
No, top off, the narrow opening provides enough humidity. In very cold areas you could leave the top on and just take it off every second day to let it breath
We do ours in spring or late summer, both work for us. You may be able to do them in cooler times in warmer climates, or if you have a warm position indoors.
Wait to water until the soil drys out a little on the top. Moist, however never wet and soggy. Also ensure that the drainage is good. It will depend on the time of year and the position of the pot. If under cover, around once a week or even two weeks. Poke your finger into the soil to see how moist it is.
Thank you for the information. I don't know much about gardening, but I'm trying to learn. Do we leave the bottle capped or uncapped? And for how long do we keep the bottle on the cuttings?
@@johnnyAGardening Located in Egypt. Temperatures above 30 centigrade nowadays. Had kept those cuttings indoors near a window. No direct sunlight. And had covered with a bottle just like you had shown. Soil was moist all of the time.
@@johnnyAGardening I thought so. I tried 3 times, the last ones seems healthy for now. I put them on a sunny window frame, they are inside. thanks for the answer.
Sorry to doubt about your video but in "4 to 6 weeks" and all the spots of soil and the little piece of plant in the table (right side) is still in the same place? Very suspicious...
What season do you recommend propagating them like you did? Spring or summer? I am doing it inside atm and I’m in Australia too, down in cold vic near Melbs. I have had them in water for weeks now (changing it every day or 2) and still no roots but they are still alive. So I’m ready to give up on the water method and put them straight into dirt.
I would wait until spring/early summer (unless you have a greenhouse). We are not big fans of the water method for thyme. As I look out the window, I can confirm its cold in Melbourne.
johnny A yeah I thought so lol it’s not working out for me in the water. It’s been 6 weeks roughly now and no signs of any roots. I might pot them all up and leave them on next to window and see how I go. Brrrh it’s cold alright and wet, i hate winter. Cheers mate 👍
johnny A not sure what type of thyme I have but I bought a bunch at local fruit n veg shop but yours looks a tad different. I will have to look up the types, I didn’t realise there was a few types until your vid lol.
keva melville soil might be draining too quickly, try using a little bigger container and adding mycorrhiza to your soil and it will help hold water and feed its to the plant
John, great video I am a slow learner at my age. Two questions....1. Are you using plain potting soil? 2. Will thyme propagate and grow well indoors on a sunny windowsill? We are in winter here I cold framed my big thyme plant and took cuttings to propagate inside.
Hello Brianna, yes we used a normal potting soil for that demo. I think it could strike well on a sunny windowsill, and would at least give it a try. ALSO - You can sometimes find rooted stems around the base of larger plants, these can be removed and will grow well if replanted with the roots attached. And its never to late to learn, keeps you young......
The bottle helps maintain humidity as well as warmth and reduce transpiration. It is useful in warmer climates to maintain the humidity, in your climate that will depend on the time of the year. I would suggest in your zone that the if you use the bottle (and i would) that it is out of direct sun in dappled shade. Also make sure the cap is OFF the bottle. As soon as you see signs of growth, remove the bottle
Is it a small new cutting ? If so the root system may be under developed. Keep it in a cool yet light position for a while. If its a larger plant most likely the plant needs re potting, the soil mix may be exhausted.
Thyme likes sun and well drained soil. So overwatering in shade will cause problems. If the potting soil / mix is good cut back on the watering and give it more sun.
It depends on how warm it is, so in Jamaica I would guess around 4 - 6 weeks. As soon as you see a little growth you can use some fertiliser, only a little at first.
