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Thyme Seeds - German/Winter
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German/Winter Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) - Grown from Thyme seeds, this drought tolerant plant produces small gray-green leaves and tiny summer blooms. It is not only attractive in the perennial border or herb garden, but it also attracts birds, bees and butterflies to the garden as well. It is also commonly referred to as Garden Thyme or English Thyme and is good for xeriscape landscaping.
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Herb Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
12 - 18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Rose
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press seed onto surface of soil, do not cover seed
SOWING RATE
1 seed per inch
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
Rows 18 inches apart; thin seedlings 8 - 12 inches
Growing Thyme Plants...
Is great fun, and rewarding!
Thyme Seeds
How to Grow
Sow the herb seeds indoors on sterile starting mix 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Keep the Thyme seeds moist until germination. Once frost season has passed transplant the Thyme seedlings into the garden in a sunny location. Do not over water Thyme. It likes to dry out in-between waterings as it is a drought tolerant plant. Thyme herb plants dislike wet foliage, so surrounding the plant with a layer of gravel can help this.
- Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch
- Depth: Press seed onto surface of soil do not cover seed
- Moisture: Keep moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
Herb Specifications
This variety of Thyme is often planted near vegetables to help control flea beetles and several cabbage pests. Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 8 - 12 inches
- Height: 12 - 18 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 8
- Season: Perennial
German/Winter Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) - Growing Thyme herb plants is fun and rewarding, and this long-lived perennial herb is a mainstay of American cuisine! Thyme herb is found in recipes for almost everything including fish, chowders, sauces, stuffings, soups, meats and poultry. The aromatic, warming flavor holds up well during long cooking times. Thyme also makes an attractive drought tolerant plant for the herb garden. Grown from Thyme seeds, this plant produces small gray-green leaves and tiny summer blooms. It is not only attractive in the perennial border or herb garden, but it also attracts birds, bees and butterflies to the garden as well. It is also commonly referred to as Garden Thyme or German Thyme.
German Thyme plants reach 12 - 18 inches in height and 24 inches in width. They are woody perennial shrubs which are great for water conservation. The narrow stems are lined with tiny gray-green leaves and topped with equally tiny white to pale rose colored flowers in summer.
How To Grow Thyme From Herb Seeds: To establish Thyme from seeds, sow the herb seeds indoors on sterile starting mix 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Keep the Thyme seeds moist until germination. Once frost season has passed transplant the Thyme seedlings into the garden in a sunny location. Do not over water Thyme. It likes to dry out in-between waterings as it is a drought tolerant plant. Thyme herb plants dislike wet foliage, so surrounding the plant with a layer of gravel can help this. This variety of Thyme is often planted near vegetables to help control flea beetles and several cabbage pests.
Approximate seeds per ounce: 100,000