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Old 28-06-2004, 09:07 AM
Nick Maclaren
 
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Default Thyme: should I deflower it?


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"Les &/or Claire" writes:
| Hugh Chaloner wrote:
| Should I deflower my thyme?
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| I'm sure there's a law against this, if not, there should be!

It depends on its age!

Unlike with humans, not deflowering leads to reproduction, and
(under suitable conditions), there will be thyme seedlings in
the vicinity. Sometimes I remove the seed heads after flowering,
but normally I don't bother. The seedlings are easy to remove.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.