HERB-THYME (WINTER)
HERB-THYME (WINTER)
A$3.50
Availability: In stock
Thymus vulgaris
HERB-THYME is native to the Mediterranean. Its foliage is attractive, the long-lasting flowers are very pretty & it is a compact easy-care plant. On top of that, it is one of the most useful herbs for the kitchen. Thyme has been grown & used in cooking and medicine for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used thyme when embalming their dead pharaohs, as it is a powerful preservative & the ancient Greeks used to burn thyme in their sacred rituals because of its aromatic smell. Even today, a major element that is found in thyme is used to make Listerine as well as Vicks Vaporub.
Sow your seeds & cover them with a light sprinkling of soil. The best spot for growing thyme is in a very sunny area, with light or even slightly sandy soil. Thyme might be a good option for patches of poor soil where little else will grow. Sow in Spring or after the last frost for your area.
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 – 14 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 3 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| pH | 6.5 – 7 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring to early Winter
Temperature Range
10 - 25 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH
6.0 - 8.0
Soil Temperature
10 - 20 °C (50 - 68 °F)
Seed Preparation
None required
Sowing Depth
0.3 cm (0.1 inches)
Plant Spacing
20 cm (8 inches)
Row spacing
30 cm (12 inches)
Watering
Light
Germination Time (Days)
14 - 28 days
Harvest Time (Days)
60 - 90 days
Good Companion Plants
Cabbage, Broccoli, Strawberries
Bad Companion Plants
None specific
Pests
Aphids, Spider mites
Diseases
Root rot in overly wet soil
More About Us
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
