Thyme, English Thyme Seeds – Organic, Heirloom

1.150 KD

An invaluable seasoning in the kitchen, thyme has a subtle, woodsy flavor that complements a variety of foods. A staple herb of chefs, and one of the primary ingredients of bouquet garni. With very small leaves and delicate, edible flowers, thyme makes a lovely, drought-tolerant, 12″-tall landscape plant; use as a low hedge around your herb or vegetable garden. An excellent container plant to enjoy indoors or out.

Weight: 350mg (~1400 seeds).

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Africa and Western Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zone 5–9

Plant Dimensions: 6″–12″ tall and wide

Variety Information: Very small (1/4″), very fragrant leaves with white to light pinkish/purple flowers in early summer. Evergreen herb used in cooking and for ornamental purposes. Essential in Herbes de Provence.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average your last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 68°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: ⅛

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10″

Row Spacing: 12″

Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 10″

 

Growing Info.:

Harvesting: Pick sprigs as you need them. Shear the whole plant 4″ above ground if growth is spindly; new growth will be denser. Do not cut into the woody part or prune heavily in fall; it may adversely affect winter hardiness.

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Weight 0.025 kg
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