Thyme - German Winter - Thymus vulgaris

Hardy Perennial Short, compact, aromatic herb. This winter hardy variety has attractive tiny lavender flowers. Thyme is known to deter cabbage worms. It's aromatic leaves are used in sauces, soups, and stews. It is great seasoning for poultry and fish, and adds just the right amount of zest to salads.

Did You Know? Thyme has been used medicinally for centuries to treat certain parasites and a broad range of respiratory ailments.

Soil & Water: Thyme can grow in most soils, but performs best in well-drained soil with moderate nutrients. Soil which is too rich will cause the plant to get leggy and lose its compact shape.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly pinch developing plants to encourage bushiness. Sow seed directly 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Thyme also thrives as a potted plant.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest leaves when the plant is large enough. Use fresh leaves, or dry and store leaves in an airtight container. Thyme also keeps well frozen.

Soil Temperature: 60-70°F
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Germination: 21-28 Days
Height At Maturity: 8"-12"
Days To Maturity: 90-100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"-12"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Container Compatible
Does Not Require Support
Drought Tolerant
Edible Flower
Fragrant
Good for Drying
Open-Pollinated
Plant Spreads
Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Growth Habit : Low Growing

Life Cycle : Perennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Thyme can grow in most soils, but performs best in well-drained soil with moderate nutrients. Soil which is too rich will cause the plant to get leggy and lose its compact shape.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly pinch developing plants to encourage bushiness. Sow seed directly 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Thyme also thrives as a potted plant.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest leaves when the plant is large enough. Use fresh leaves, or dry and store leaves in an airtight container. Thyme also keeps well frozen.

Organic Thyme, German Winter