Fog Thyme - Culinary Herb & Flower Starts

A Plant Nursery

Providing locally grown culinary herb, edible & beneficial flower, and veggie plant starts for the greater San Mateo, California coastside.


Find Us	What We Grow	Planting Tips	About	Contact Us

Find Us

We're typically not at every market each week. Find exact market dates here.	Pacifica Farmers' Market Rockaway Beach 499 Old County Road Pacifica, CA (alternate) Wednesdays, 2 - 6pm Find exact dates

	Burlingame Fresh Market 200 Park Road Burlingame, CA (alternate) Sundays, 9am - 1pm Find exact dates

	Harvard Neighborhood Market Princeton Harbor 135 Harvard Avenue Half Moon Bay, CA 2nd Saturday of the Month, 10am - 3pm Find exact dates

	Pop-up Sales To be notified about our special pop-up sales, please follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our email list.

What We Grow


Culinary Herbs
arugula basil chives cilantro dill lavender lemon verbena marjoram	mint oregano parsley rosemary sage savory tarragon thyme
Edible Flowers
bachelor button borage calendula daisy	Johnny Jump Up nasturtium sunflower
Beneficial Flowers
alyssum cosmos hollyhock	marigold zinnia
Strawberry and Veggie Starts
At select times during the spring and fall we offer strawberry starts and veggie starts. We specialize in crops that do well in our coastal climate such as beets, broccoli, chard, collards, kale, lettuce, peas, spinach, squash, and more...

Planting Tips

Okay, I just bought some plant starts. Now what?


Before Planting
Most herbs and flowers grow best in well drained sandy loam with plenty of organic compost located in full sun or partial shade. *Basil* requires heat so choose a warm south facing location shielded from the wind, or consider growing indoors in a container next to a sunny window. Prepare your planting bed by loosening (not turning) the soil to at least 12” and adding approximately 1” of good compost. Herbs can also be grown successfully in large pots and containers. If you are using containers, mix ½ sandy loam soil and ½ quality organic planting mix and top with approximately ½“ of compost. Make sure your container has drainage holes. If you can't plant your starts right away, store them in partial shade and water daily to keep the soil moist.

	Planting Steps
	Before planting make sure your soil is watered deeply several inches down and evenly moist, but not soggy. Dig a hole where you want to plant your new start. The hole should be slightly larger than the "root ball". Planting into dry soil can kill your new starts! Gently place your palm over the pot opening letting the plant stalk poke through your slightly spread fingers. Carefully remove the plant from the pot into your palm by tipping it upside down while rotating your hand upward. For "eco" cardboard pots we recommend that you keep the pot upright and peel away the sides/bottom to reveal the root ball (wet the cardboard first to make it easier). Carefully flip the plant over and place it upright into the hole. Fill the gaps around the edges with soil. Tamp the soil down but do not compress. Water the new plant deeply. To minimize transplant shock, apply liquid kelp (2T/gal of water). If your area is particularly cold, foggy and/or windy protect your new plant with shade net or row cover for a few days after transplanting. With *veggie* starts (as opposed to *herb* starts) it's best to carefully separate the individual seedlings from the starts pot and plant them spaced them out -- typically 6-12 inches apart depending on the mature plant size.

After Planting
Water your herbs and flowers when they need it. Water when soil is "crumbly", but not completely dry. Herbs are generally very "water wise". Avoid overwatering. *Basil* requires more water than most herbs. Add compost and/or fertilizer to the base of your plants every few weeks, and water. After your plant gets bigger you may harvest by taking clippings using small scissors. Enjoy cooking with fresh herbs and flowers!

About

Fog Thyme is a plant nursery providing culinary herb, edible & beneficial flower, and veggie starts to the San Mateo, California coastside. We serve Half Moon Bay, Miramar, El Granada, Princeton, Moss Beach, Montara, Pacifica and the surrounding areas.

Our plant starts are locally grown with a commitment to eco-friendly sustainable growing practices, and we specialize in herbs, flowers and veggies that thrive in the unique growing conditions of our coastal climate.

You may purchase our starts at Farmer's Markets, special Pop-up Sales, and at a few select retailers. Please contact us directly if you are interested in wholesale.

For inquiries and wholesale info, please email us at: fogthyme@gmail.com

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