Thyme, Common Seeds

Widely used in kitchens, Thyme is a hardy, aromatic herb. It also makes an attractive ground cover around the home or garden.

How to Grow Common Thyme

• Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris
• Days to Maturity: 85
• Hardiness Zone: 5- 9
• Soil: Sandy, 70+ degrees
• Temperature: Warm
• Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade
• Planting:
• Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Space: 12"
• Pests/disease: Attracts bees; repels cabbage butterflies
• Seed Count:
• 1 oz.- Approximately 1,000 seeds
• 4 oz.- Approximately 4,000 seeds
• 1 lb.- Approximately 16,000 seeds

While Thyme seedlings will need to have some moisture, well established plants do not require watering. Harvesting may be done once the leaves reach the desired size.