Thyme, Organic (English)

Botanical Interests Organic Heirloom 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-inch tall landscape plant; use as a low hedge around your herb or vegetable garden. An excellent container plant to enjoy indoors or out.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. The ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.
• When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average your last frost date, and when the soil temperature is at least 68°F.
• Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
• Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
• Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10 inches
• Row Spacing: 12 inches
• Thinning: When 1 inch tall, thin to 1 every 10 inches

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: Pick sprigs as you need them. Shear the whole plant 4 inches 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.
• Variety Information: Very small (¼ inch), 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.
• Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zone 5–9