Thymus, French Thyme ~ 1000 seeds
Out of stock
Temporarily Out of Stock- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Description
Thymus vulgaris
Perennial
Spring/Summer/Fall harvest
Frost hardy
A butterfly & bee favorite!
Softly mounding plants of cascading gray-green thyme leaves are a handsome accent in every cook’s garden. Intensely aromatic thyme is indispensable in all kinds of savory dishes throughout the classic Mediterranean cuisines of France, Italy and Greece and enhances both Cajun and Creole food. Use the spicy little leaves every day to combine and blend beautifully with the flavors of lemon, garlic, basil and parsley for seasoning vegetables, seafood and poultry. Thyme is easy to freeze or dry.
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Details
Plant In: Feb. – June
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Space Seeds: Very thinly
Days To Germinate: 14 – 21 days
Mature Height: 8 – 12 inches
BEST TO PLANT INDOORS
Sow thyme in early spring in a container of seed starting mix. Cover seeds very lightly and keep evenly moist but not soggy until seedlings emerge in 14 to 21 days. Provide a good light source. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and transplant clusters of 3-4 seedlings 8-10 inches apart.
TO START IN THE GARDEN
Plant thyme after soil has warmed up in spring in a finely textured seed bed with good drainage in full sun. Sow very thinly, cover seed lightly and be careful to keep the seed bed evenly moist and well weeded. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin out, leaving clumps of 3-4 seedlings 8-10 inches apart so plants have room to grown and spread.
GROWING NOTES
Given a sunny location with good drainage, easy-growing thyme plants are reliable productive and long-lived garden perennials. Little lilac flowers bloom in midsummer; cut back foliage halfway when the blossoms fade to keep plants looking fresh. Cut leafy thyme sprigs as needed once plants are well established.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Thyme |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
| Spacing in Row | 8-10" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Days to Germination | 14-21 days |