Latin Thymus Vulgaris
English Thyme or Common Thyme is a very popular member of the mint family Lamiaceae. Native to the Western Mediterranean area this herb is used widely in many culinary dishes. Growing on a compact woody stock, this herb will only get to a mature height of 6-12". It is great for growing in pots. English Thyme is popular in cooking, with some saying it is a milder form of the German variety. Slightly spicier than Oregano and sweeter than Sage, English thyme is a perfect addition to everyone's herb garden. Harvest before flowering for best flavour profile. Alternatively, the bees will love you if you allow it to flower. The pretty pink flowers are a nice late summer show as well. Thyme does best in full sun and with well drained soil. It is drought tolerant which makes it a good option for rock gardens as well. Harvest regularly once established to encourage new growth and help shape plant.
Growing thyme from seed is quite easy if given the right conditions. We directly sow ours into our garden but prior to planting I will amend the soil with a nice light growing mixture. This helps roots develop at a quicker rate. It also prevents moisture from over saturating the small seedlings. This does mean that I have to watch them a little closer during germination to ensure that the soil doesn't dry out too much. Our plants never get too large but this isn't a concern for us as we have some indoors as well. We just like fresh herb options. Growing inside is another good option as thyme can be grown year round in pots indoors. For the largest plants, start early because it is a slow grower. We suggest at least 8-10 weeks before last frost in a soilless mixture. Matures in 70 days.
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