How to Grow Thyme Herb Plants
Perennial, Thymus vulgaris
Got the time to grow some Thyme? Sure you do! And, you will be glad you did.
With a fresh and pleasingly pungent aroma and flavor, this easy to grow herb
is poplar in the home garden, because it is popular in the kitchen.
Thyme herb plants produce a profusion of tiny purplish white flowers, making
it attractive in flower beds and containers. In addition to being an attractive
flower, Thyme is also fragrant when in bloom. Growing 8-12 inches, Thyme
plants have grayish leaves and woody stems.
Tip: The flowers are like magnets to bees. Set container grown plants
away from the patio door.
Propagation:
Thyme are grown from seed. Start growing seeds indoors, six weeks before
the last frost. Give seedlings plenty of sun. You can also sow Thyme seeds
directly into the garden. Cover lightly with fine garden soil.
Final Spacing: space seeds or seedlings 8" apart.
Make sure to put this perennial somewhere in the garden where it can live
for several years, without the need to replant it.
How to Grow Thyme Plants:
Like most herbs, growing Thyme plants is easy. Thyme plants prefer full sun.
Thyme thrives in a variety of soils, even poor ones. They also are tolerant
of dry conditions. Water plants during dry periods, once or twice per week.
Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.
Cut leaves and dry them in a cool, shady place.
Main Cooking Uses :
This herb is no stranger to the kitchen. Uses include flavoring meats, sauces,
fish, fish chowders, soups, stews, sauces, and flavored vinegars.
Medicinal Applications:
None.
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