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English Thyme Seeds

English Thyme Seeds

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~0.35 g (~1,400 seeds)
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An invaluable seasoning in the kitchen, thyme has a subtle, woodsy flavor that complements a variety of foods. A staple herb of chefs, and one of the primary ingredients of bouquet garni. With very small leaves and delicate, edible flowers, thyme makes a lovely, drought-tolerant, 12"-tall landscape plant; use as a low hedge around your herb or vegetable garden. An excellent container plant to enjoy indoors or out.
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Variety Info

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Africa and Western Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zone 5–9

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 6"–12" tall and wide

Variety Info: Very small (¼"), very fragrant leaves with white to light pinkish/purple flowers in early summer. Evergreen herb used in cooking and for ornamental purposes. Essential in Herbes de Provence.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Edible Flower

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average your last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 68°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth:

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10"

Row Spacing: 12"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10"

Growing Info

Harvesting: Pick sprigs as you need them. Shear the whole plant 4" above ground if growth is spindly; new growth will be denser. Do not cut into the woody part or prune heavily in fall; it may adversely affect winter hardiness.

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  • Den
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 8, 2025
    5 Stars

    Planted 3 seeds and all are germinated quickly. However, only one survived and I don't know why. Hope this survivor grows well.

  • PJ H.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 27, 2024
    5 Stars

    So easy, but a little slow. We've already used some of the thyme that we've been growing this year, but man it is taking it's time to grow (probably due to the soil conditions). Luckily, there are so many seeds in the packet that it's not an issue! and they're very resilient to my neglect

  • Holli C.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 5, 2025
    5 Stars

    I have had trouble getting other thyme seeds to germinate, but these did great!

  • TRISHELL
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 15, 2025
    5 Stars

    These seeds germinated fast! I'm excited to have herbs.

  • TRISHELL
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 15, 2025
    5 Stars

    These seeds germinated fast! I'm excited to have herbs.