Enhance your garden and kitchen with West Coast Seeds English Thyme. Thymus vulgaris is a woody evergreen that spreads steadily, producing pretty pink flowers that attract bees. This versatile herb grows up to 30cm (12") tall and is perfect for Mediterranean cuisine, teas, potpourri, and as a key ingredient in bouquet garni. Drought-tolerant and ideal for containers, English Thyme is also excellent for xeriscaping. Harvest fresh leaves year-round and enjoy its aromatic flavor.
Key Features:
- Aromatic Herb: Essential for Mediterranean cuisine, teas, and potpourri.
- Bee-Friendly: Pink flowers attract bees, promoting garden health.
- Evergreen Plant: Woody perennial that spreads steadily over the years.
- Versatile Growth: Suitable for containers and drought-tolerant xeriscaping.
- Optimal Height: Grows up to 30cm (12") tall.
Growing Information:
- Season: Spring through fall.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Zone: Hardy to Zone 4.
- Timing: Sow indoors from late winter to mid-spring. Transplant out once the soil warms or direct sow from late May through June.
- Germination: Ideal soil temperature is 15-21°C (60-70°F).
Starting Instructions:
- Sowing: Sow dust-like seeds on the surface of dampened, sterilized seed starting mix under bright light with bottom heat.
- Watering: Keep watering to a minimum to prevent damping off.
- Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough, harden them off and transplant to the garden or containers, spacing them 23-38cm (9-15") apart.
Care Tips:
- Trimming: Trim plants back after flowering to encourage bushy growth.
- Winter Protection: Protect container-grown plants from cold as winter approaches and water only as necessary.
- Soil: Avoid damp, cold soil to prevent killing the thyme.
Harvesting:
- Fresh Leaves: Harvest fresh thyme leaves at any time once the plants are established.
- Drying: Clip whole stems or branches and dry whole, or dry individual leaves in a dark, airy spot for long-term storage.
Companion Planting:
- Beneficial Plant: Particularly effective near Brassicas to repel cabbage moths and near strawberries to enhance flavor.
Transform your garden with the aromatic and versatile English Thyme from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for culinary use and enhancing garden health, this perennial herb is a must-have for gardeners and chefs alike. Shop now and enjoy the benefits of this bee-friendly, drought-tolerant plant.
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Enhance your garden and kitchen with West Coast Seeds English Thyme. Thymus vulgaris is a woody evergreen that spreads steadily, producing pretty pink flowers that attract bees. This versatile herb grows up to 30cm (12") tall and is perfect for Mediterranean cuisine, teas, potpourri, and as a key ingredient in bouquet garni. Drought-tolerant and ideal for containers, English Thyme is also excellent for xeriscaping. Harvest fresh leaves year-round and enjoy its aromatic flavor.
Key Features:
- Aromatic Herb: Essential for Mediterranean cuisine, teas, and potpourri.
- Bee-Friendly: Pink flowers attract bees, promoting garden health.
- Evergreen Plant: Woody perennial that spreads steadily over the years.
- Versatile Growth: Suitable for containers and drought-tolerant xeriscaping.
- Optimal Height: Grows up to 30cm (12") tall.
Growing Information:
- Season: Spring through fall.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Zone: Hardy to Zone 4.
- Timing: Sow indoors from late winter to mid-spring. Transplant out once the soil warms or direct sow from late May through June.
- Germination: Ideal soil temperature is 15-21°C (60-70°F).
Starting Instructions:
- Sowing: Sow dust-like seeds on the surface of dampened, sterilized seed starting mix under bright light with bottom heat.
- Watering: Keep watering to a minimum to prevent damping off.
- Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough, harden them off and transplant to the garden or containers, spacing them 23-38cm (9-15") apart.
Care Tips:
- Trimming: Trim plants back after flowering to encourage bushy growth.
- Winter Protection: Protect container-grown plants from cold as winter approaches and water only as necessary.
- Soil: Avoid damp, cold soil to prevent killing the thyme.
Harvesting:
- Fresh Leaves: Harvest fresh thyme leaves at any time once the plants are established.
- Drying: Clip whole stems or branches and dry whole, or dry individual leaves in a dark, airy spot for long-term storage.
Companion Planting:
- Beneficial Plant: Particularly effective near Brassicas to repel cabbage moths and near strawberries to enhance flavor.
Transform your garden with the aromatic and versatile English Thyme from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for culinary use and enhancing garden health, this perennial herb is a must-have for gardeners and chefs alike. Shop now and enjoy the benefits of this bee-friendly, drought-tolerant plant.
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