Ferry-Morse Thyme Seeds - Organic

The Organic Thyme seeds are USDA-certified! The leaves of this herb have a marked but agreeable aroma and intense flavor-noted for attracting bees. Thyme has diverse uses, thanks to it's sweetly fragrant, lemony scent and it's medicinal properties. Thyme is used fresh or dried, often for seasoning clam chowder and other fish soups. Thyme seeds usually take eight to twenty days to germinate under proper conditions. Thyme is an easy-to-grow, year-round herb with a wide range of uses. Use fresh leaves for culinary purposes or dry them and store them for later use. It's an easy, flavorful addition to any dish.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Good for pollinators
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 8-20 Days
• Days to Maturity: 80-85 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"+
• Growing Height: 12-36"
• Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)

• Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators, Pet Friendly
• Botanical Name: Thymus Vulgaris
• Flavor: Pungent with a subtle dry aroma and slight minty flavor
• Preparation Ideas: Especially flavorful in clam chowder and other soups, stews and meats
• Plant Type: Herb
• Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
• Pelleted Seed Count: 100-150
• Fill Weight: 0.2 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance/Pollution Resistance
• Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer

• Planting Depth: 0.25"
• Seed Spacing: 8"

For drying leaves, cut the entire plant to 2" above the ground just before it flowers in early summer. Dry leaves in the shade. Thyme will thrive as a potted plant.