Botanical Interests English Thyme Seeds

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.

Variety

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.

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Native: Africa and Western Europe
• Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zone 5-9
• Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Plant Dimensions: 6"-12" Tall and Wide
• Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Edible Flower

Sowing

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: 1/8"
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 10"
• Row Spacing: 12"
• Thinning: When 1" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 10"

Growing

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.

Specifications

• Type: Organic Heirloom