Vegnut,

I saw lots of potted thyme in supermarket you can use these for planting... a lot easier and faster in comparison with seeds ( or even cutting). They will grow for years.
The last time I have to dig out my old thyme bush was 2 years ago because they take over the herbs beds and spread like a giant mushroom (after 4 or 5 years growing in the same spot). Now I grow a small bush of Lemon thyme (which you don't like)....

Momol

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