Thyme – English

$4.00

A beautifully fragrant and colourful herb. Don’t be misled by thyme’s tiny leaves. They may be small, but they are packed with aroma and flavour. Thyme will grow to about 30 cm (12″). Great for companion planting and borders.

Price is for seed packets. Plants are available at store. 

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Description

Botanical name
Thymus vulgaris

Family
Lamiaceae

Spacing
Espacer les semis de 23 cm (9″).

Depth
Gently scatter seeds over the soil in a container, then gently scatter soil over the seeds.

Requirements
Water minimally. Seedlings are prone to damping off. Full sun in the garden. pH 6-6.5

Germination
Seeds will sprout in 14-28 days.

Pests
Like many aromatic herbs, thyme repels many pests.

Timing
Plant the seeds/cuttings 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost. Plant outside after danger of frost has passed in well-drained soil.

Growing
Find a sunny, warm spot. Thyme will enjoy being grown in sandy soil or with some gravel or decorative rocks. Do not overwater.

Harvest
120 days

Season
Cool, perennial