Thyme seeds
Thyme has long been a prized and valued herb for culinary and medicinal uses. Thyme can be used fresh or dried for a variety of dishes. It is most often paired with lamb, poultry, or lemon; thyme makes one of the finest flavors of honey, and the plant attracts many bees. The oils from Thyme can also be used in tinctures, teas, candles, balms, lotions, etc. It is drought-tolerant and attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
An online search will yield a large variety of science-backed articles about the medicinal benefits of Thyme for the body, both internally and externally. Thyme also makes an excellent tea and can be combined with other herbs to create a healthy all-around wellness tea. Thyme does well in containers but can also be grown in window boxes or smaller spaces. Thyme is a perennial and will return yearly to offer it's beneficial and flavorful foliage.
Seed count: 500 seeds
Botanic name:
Thymus vulgaris
Plant spacing:
12"-24" apart
Color:
Dark green foliage
Sowing depth:
1/8" (suface sow, do not bury)
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Use Thyme for culinary uses, for candles, soaps, tinctures, and balms.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
75-90 days
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
German. Thyme or Garden Thyme
Vine Habit:
