Seeding Thyme 'Magic Carpet' for a Large Groundcover: Rates and Techniques

Calculating Seed Quantity for 250 Square Feet

500 seeds cover 10 sq ft. For 250 sq ft, you need ~12,500 seeds. Swallowtail Seeds sells 100 seeds for $1.99—order 125 packets.

Site Preparation: Drainage and Weed Elimination

Clear all weeds. Loosen soil. Add 1+ inch of compost/seed-starting mix blend.

Sowing Tiny Seeds with Sand Carrier

Mix seeds with fine sand. Press into damp (not wet) soil. Light required for germination—don't cover heavily.

Watering and Fertilizing for Establishment

Mist to keep moist. When seedlings appear, feed with low-nitrogen fertilizer (3-15-15).