Thyme Seeds

Thyme Seeds

Thyme Seeds

Thyme Seeds

plant benefit

Herbal

plant benefit

Perfect for Pots

plant benefit

Direct Sunlight

plant benefit

Hardy

thyme seeds to grow into fragrant foliage and flowers.

One thing that always gets us thinking of summer is flowers on thyme. They look great and top it every time in the kitchen for us. Enjoy fragrant summer evenings and morning displays of bumblebee and butterfly visitors.

why it's special:

Dwarf herbal shrub with fragrant foliage.
Thrives in the summer heat make it low maintenance.
Easily grown on windowsills and in containers.

good to know:

Full sun

Fuss-free

Healthy herbal

Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
Open-pollinated, GMO-free seeds.

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when to harvest

About thyme

Thyme is a dwarf, bushy herbal shrub with small aromatic dark grey-green leaves, and terminal spikes of small, whorled, white or pink flowers in early summer.

In The Records

The word for Thyme derives from Thymus, coming from the Greek word for Spirit. Thyme was used as incense for its balsamic odour. It's antiseptic properties were recognised in classic times and was thought to cleanse the air of venomous creatures.

Features	Perfect for Pots, pollinator friendly, likes direct sunlight and hardy
Locations	Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds
Effort Level	Looks after itself
Botanical Name	Thymus vulgaris
Other Names	Garden thyme and pot-herb thyme
Plant Type	Perennial
Pot Size	25 cm
Pet/Baby Safe	Yes.
Number of Seeds	400
Sowing Tips	Scatter thinly onto damp but well drained soil and cover. Place in a clear sealed container and keep in a sunny spot until germination.

sowing seeds early: tips for success

Get your green thumb on with these tips for sowing seeds early. By starting your planting ahead of schedule, you can have beautiful flowers and delicious veggies before you know it. But it's not just about timing - to give your seeds the best shot at success, you'll want to take some steps to avoid mishaps like damping off (a pesky fungal disease). So read on for tips on germinating, sowing se...

guide to sowing different types of seed

If you're wondering when and where to plant different seeds, this little guide should help you out. Don't be intimidated by sowing seeds, it's a pretty easy task once you get the hang of it. All you need to do is create the right conditions for them to grow. To make a seed germinate, you've got to make sure it's getting enough light, the temperature is just right, and there's enough moisture. ...

when to sow your seeds

Growing your garden from seeds is a great way to enjoy flowers in the garden and veggies for months on end without breaking the bank. Just remember that different seeds require different sowing times and methods, and some can be sowed gradually over several months to prevent running out of space and giving you a constant harvest. To ensure successful germination, make sure your seeds have the ...

germinating seeds indoors

By germinating seeds indoors, you’re able to control the conditions, start growing plants earlier in the season, saves sprouts from being killed off by a frost and help avoid the sprouts being eaten by garden pests.

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