Organic Thyme – McKenzie Seeds
Thymus vulgaris
- Subtle minty flavor
- Perennial Zone 4
- Germination in 7-21 days
- Harvest in 85 days.
Thyme produces attractive bushy plants with tiny grey-green leaves. Not only used to flavor most meat, fish, and vegetable dishes, this versatile herb can also be used as a plant for rock gardens and edging.Â
200mg. (Approx. 675-700 seeds)
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant to garden when soil is warm. A perfect variety for an indoor herb garden.
Planting Depth:Â 6 mm (1/4″)
Plantling Spacing:Â 30 cm (12″)
Row Spacing:Â 30 cm (12″)
For drying leaves, cut entire plant to 2 inches above the ground just before it flowers in the early summer. Dry leaves in the shade.
Preparation Ideas:Â Thyme is most often added to poulty stuffings or soups. Also great added or egg dishes or paired with fresh tomatoes.