I think that I've grown a piece of grass in my thyme pot. I pulled the suspected intruder as I was concerned it would steal the sunlight for what is supposed to be growing. It sure feels as if these herbs are taking their old sweet time growing. I anticipate these herbs to take at least a year to grow and mature enough to be plucked at will for my cooking. Patience is something I have acquired over the years with the help of my husband....and I will have to exercise this patience with my herbs.