Thyme

Thyme

Latin name: Thymus vulgaris

Thyme is an aromatic perennial herb with small, grey-green leaves and an intensely spicy aroma. It is often used in Mediterranean cuisine and is perfect for barbecues, soups, sauces and marinades. Thyme is also a decorative border plant and attracts pollinators to the garden.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.3 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–May (pre-cultivation) or April–June (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: June–October
• Sowing depth: 0.2 cm (lightly germinating, cover sparingly)
• Plant distance: 20 cm
• Row spacing: 25 cm
• Height: 20–30 cm
• Location: Sunny and dry
• Soil type: Lean, well-drained and calcareous soil
• Watering: Moderate, drought tolerant

Cultivation tips:

• Can be grown both in pots and outdoors.
• Requires a sunny location for best flavor development.
• Can be harvested continuously – cut back the stems to stimulate new growth.

Use: Perfect for meat, fish, stews, sauces and oven-roasted vegetables.

Thyme is an easy-to-grow and versatile herb that adds a wonderful flavor to cooking and is also a beautiful and fragrant plant in the garden!