Bring rustic charm and savory delight to your garden!
Thyme Common is a fragrant favorite thatās as hardworking as it is beautiful. With its earthy aroma and dainty purple blooms, this perennial herb adds flavor to your meals and charm to your garden beds. Whether you're seasoning a roast or watching bees dance among the flowers, thyme brings joy to every corner of your homegrown life.
Variety:Ā Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Growth Habit:Ā Low-growing perennial herb
Height:Ā 6ā12 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Earthy, minty, and slightly savory
Color:Ā Gray-green leaves with soft lavender flowers
Planting Conditions:Ā Loves full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline:Ā Ready to harvest in 75ā90 days
Uses:Ā Culinary seasoning, ornamental ground cover, pollinator-friendly
Fun Fact:Ā Ancient Greeks burned thyme as incense in temples, believing it brought courage and vitality!
Thyme is a kitchen staple that elevates everything from roasted potatoes to lemony marinades. Its tiny leaves pack a punch of flavor, and its blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Imagine brushing past a thyme patch on a warm dayāthe scent alone is enough to make your mouth water. Whether in a rustic herb spiral or a sunny windowsill pot, thyme brings both beauty and bounty.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Start indoors 6ā8 weeks before your last frost or direct sow after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds gently into the soil surface.
š§Ā Water Lightly:Ā Keep soil moist during germination, then reduce wateringāthyme prefers it on the dry side.
šæĀ Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin seedlings to 6ā12 inches apart. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent woodiness.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Snip sprigs as needed, ideally before flowering for the best flavor.
