Thyme, Thymus vulgaris is a species of perennial flowering plant in the mint family. It is a bushy, woody-based evergreen subshrub with small, highly aromatic, grey-green leaves and clusters of purple or pink flowers. It spreads up to 40 cm. It can be propagated by seed, by division or plant rooted basal stem cuttings in spring. Plants are evergreen in mild winters.
Plant Specifications
Common Name
Thyme, German Thyme, Garden Thyme
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 1 feet
Flower Colour
Purple or Pink or White
Bloom Time
Late spring to Summer
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Planting And Care
Cut back in spring.
Avoid wet soils where it tends to rot.
Let the herb to dry out between watering.
keep the pot where it will receive at least 6 hours of daylight.
Thyme care
May be grown indoors in pots in a sunny kitchen window. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Space new plants about 6 to 10 inches apart, to form a cover. It cannot grow in the shade. Thyme is one of the easiest herbs to cultivate in pots indoors or out doors.
Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Medium
Soil
Loam, Chalk, Sand; Well-drained
Temperature
15 to 30 degrees C
Fertilizer
Use any organic fertilizer. Mulch your plants with organic matter like leaf molds, well-rotted animal manure or compost during autumn.
Harvest Season
Harvest leaves throughout the summer as needed.
Re-potting
Fill the pot no more than half full of potting soil, slightly bringing it up the sides of the pot.
Gently press the soil to help it stay in place, and then lightly, but thoroughly, moisten the soil with water.
Before repotting any herb, it’s important to carefully prepare the plant’s root ball.
Thyme Special Feature
It attracts butterflies.
Thyme Uses
Ornamental Use:
It can be planted in the garden as a groundcover
Medicinal Use:
Thyme is considered to have antiseptic and preservative properties and has long been used medicinally
Note: Please consult your health expert
Culinary Use:
It is frequently used fresh or dried in a variety of culinary applications including soups, stews, sauces, meat and fish dishes.
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