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Thyme - Organic Seeds
Thyme - Organic Seeds
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Thyme - Organic Seeds

SKU: HTE102-VP01
Open-Pollinated
Certified Organic
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Thyme is a low, woody perennial herb with tiny leaves, slender stems, and a warm, savory fragrance that deepens when dried. This old kitchen staple is right at home with roasted vegetables, beans, poultry, soups, breads, and the slow-cooked meals that make a house smell settled.

Plants prefer sun and good drainage, making them useful for herb beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers. Once established, thyme asks for little but regular clipping, rewarding the gardener with neat growth, pollinator-friendly blooms, and a pantry herb worth keeping close.

Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris
Life cycle: Perennial
Days to maturity: 75 days from sowing
Plant height: 6-12"

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Thyme Growing Basics

Thyme has grown across Mediterranean hillsides and kitchen gardens for centuries, prized for its tiny fragrant leaves and warm, earthy flavor. It holds up especially well in slow cooking, bringing depth to soups, beans, roasted vegetables, breads, meats, sauces, and everyday herb blends.

In the garden, thyme forms a low woody perennial that fits neatly along paths, between stones, in containers, herb beds, and sunny borders. Its small flowers draw bees and beneficial insects, while the foliage offers a useful harvest through much of the year where winters are mild.

Start thyme indoors about 8–10 weeks before the expected last spring frost, or direct sow outdoors after the soil has warmed. Thyme grows slowly from seed, so indoor starting gives seedlings more time to develop before transplanting.

Set well-rooted plants outdoors after severe frost has passed. In mild climates, thyme may also be planted in early fall, allowing roots to establish before winter. Established plants are perennial where drainage and cold conditions suit them.

Thyme seed is very small. Sow it on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and cover only lightly, if at all. Keep the surface evenly moist until germination, which may take two to four weeks.

Provide strong light and good airflow once seedlings emerge. Transplant carefully after hardening, spacing plants about 8–12 inches apart depending on the variety and growth habit.

Thyme also grows well in containers, especially where the potting mix drains freely and plants receive plenty of sun.

Choose a site with full sun and sharp drainage. Thyme performs best in lean to moderately fertile soil and does not need heavy feeding.

Water regularly while plants are becoming established, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Trim lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and keep plants compact, but avoid cutting deeply into bare old wood.

Thyme works well beside rosemary, sage, oregano, lavender, and other herbs that prefer dry, sunny conditions. Its flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects, making it useful along vegetable-bed edges, pollinator strips, and mixed herb plantings.

Begin harvesting once plants are well established. Cut tender sprigs just above woody growth, taking only part of the plant at one time so it can continue producing.

For the strongest flavor, harvest before or as flowering begins. Use thyme fresh, or dry small bundles in a warm, airy place out of direct sun. Once fully dry, strip the leaves from the stems and store them in a sealed container away from heat and light.

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