Thyme
Latin Name: T. vulgaris
Item #: 1500016
Maturity:
85 Days
Difficulty:
Easy
Open Pollinated
Yes
Medicinal:
Yes
Presidents Choice
Yes
85 days. T. vulgaris. Perennial. A honey plant for bees. Foliage used for flavoring meat loaf, dressing, poultry. Pkt contains 300 seeds.
85 days. T. vulgaris. Perennial. A honey plant for bees. Aromatic foliage used for flavoring meat loaf, dressing, poultry. Dwarf 12 in/30 cm plant. Used as a ground cover in dry areas. 80,000 seeds per oz./28g. Pkt contains 300 seeds.
THYME
Approx. 80,000 seeds per oz/28 g
CULTURE: Sow seed outdoors June 1st. Germinate at 70°F/21°C soil temp. for 10 days. Thin plants about 30 days after seeding to 10 in/25 cm apart. Plants are spreading and should be clipped back after flowering. Leaves are fairly broad, dark green. Thyme likes hot sandy soil with good drainage. Replant every 3 years. Plants should be mulched lightly for winter protection, particularly if they are planted in a rock garden setting.
USES: For flavoring meat and cooked vegetable dishes.
