Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) — creeping perennial subshrub, 20–30 cm, also for rock gardens, fragrant.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is the small jewel of the garden. Pleasantly fragrant, 20–30 cm tall, creeping perennial subshrub. Tolerates drought well, can be planted in rock gardens. Needs sun and well-drained soil.
Growing
Sow in February–March. Row spacing 30 cm, plant spacing 20 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm. Perennial.
Lamb, chicken, roasted potatoes, Mediterranean sauces, thyme tea (cough). Fragrant treasure of the garden.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cyclePerennial
Plant height (cm)30 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)June, July
Row spacing (cm)30 cm
Plant spacing (cm)20 cm
Sowing timeFebruary, March
Planting timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)0.5 cm
Seeds per gram4000
Avg. germination time (days)10-15 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15-20 °C