Thyme Thymus Vulgaris

Thyme Thymus Vulgaris — variety description

Thyme Thymus Vulgaris (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial herb of the Mint family (Lamiaceae). Thyme is a very decorative low shrub with pink flowers that are attractive to bees.

Thyme is used mainly as a seasoning to flavour various kinds of dishes.

It is also used as a medicinal plant (herb). For medicinal purposes, use dried flowers.

It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antispasmodic and analgesic effects.

Thyme (oregano) is a perennial aromatic herb for meat, potatoes and tea; it attracts bees and suits rockeries.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 850–1150 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – May; seedlings
• Flowering: June – August
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Thyme Thymus Vulgaris

Thyme Thymus Vulgaris seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower in June – August. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Thyme Thymus Vulgaris

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The seeds are best sown in sun and in well-drained soil. Make sure the seedlings have enough moisture, but once established, do not overwater them. Thyme thrives on neglect, preferring dry soil without fertilising. Sow the seeds from March to May. Start thyme herb seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost, sowing them at 1 cm depth. Keep them out of direct sunlight, but make sure the soil temperature is at least 20°C. Germination can take up to 28 days. Transplant the seedlings 20-30 cm apart. from each other in sandy soil and in full sun. Direct sowing is possible but not recommended, as the seeds take much longer to germinate in the cool soil of spring. Harvest the fresh leaves as soon as they reach the desired size, cutting them back to 3-5 cm above ground level. The best time to harvest is in the morning, after the dew has dried. The leaves reach their peak flavour just before the flowers open; after that the flavour declines.

The seeds are tiny and germinate in light. Plant in the sun in poor, well-drained soil; do not overwater.

Harvest and use

Pick the sprigs at the start of flowering.

Frequently asked questions

When should Thyme Thymus Vulgaris be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 850–1150 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.