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Vegetable Seeds
Thyme Seeds
"Classic culinary and ornamental herb"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Plant Height: 12 in. - 18 in.
Summary
Thyme is a widely used culinary herb. This ornamental and aromatic herb is a favorite for both kitchen and garden. Thyme has tiny, green, round to needle-shaped leaves and masses of tiny pink, purple, or white flowers. Thyme is considered a woody perennial shrub and is 12 to 18 inches tall. Aromatic leaves are used to season stews, meats, poultry, soups, and sauces. Medicinal uses include using leaves in tea for sore throat and cough.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Features: Open Pollinated, Culinary, Medicinal, Indoor, Outdoor, Deer Resistant
- Plant Height: 12-18 inches
- Days to Maturity: 90 Days
- Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8