Planting And Care

Plant the seeds/cuttings 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost in well-drained soil about 9 inches apart

Thyme Care

It s hard to grow thyme from seeds because of slow, uneven germination

For a head start, plant the seeds/cuttings indoors 6 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost

Sunlight -Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering - Dry to medium

Soil -well-drained soil

Temperature- 70F

Fertilizer -Apply any organic fertilizer

Harvest Season -6 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost.

Thyme Special Feature

Best as a small area ground cover or filler between stepping stones. Will sprawl over small rocks or cascade over ledges in the rock garden. Fills in crevices. Effective for sunny areas of borders, patios and along paths. Bank cover. Edging. Lawn substitute. Contain

Thyme Uses

Medicinal Use:

• Thymol, an antiseptic, is the main active ingredient in various commercially produced mouthwashes such as Listerine
• Before the advent of modern antibiotics, oil of thyme was used to medicate bandages
• Thymol has also been shown to be effective against various fungi that commonly infect toenails
• A tea made by infusing the herb in water can be used for coughs and bronchitis
• One study by Leeds Metropolitan University found that thyme may be beneficial in treating acne
• Unverified information Thyme Java Tea aqueous extracts have found to be having anti-inflammatory and acetylcholine antagonistic action
• Leaf juice has been used by the tribes as a lotion

Culinary Use:

• Thyme is sold both fresh and dried
• The fresh form is more flavourful, but also less convenient; storage life is rarely more than a week
• While summer-seasonal, fresh greenhouse thyme is often available year round
• Fresh thyme is commonly sold in bunches of sprigs
• A sprig is a single stem snipped from the plant
• It is composed of a woody stem with paired leaf or flower clusters ( leaves ) spaced 1/2 to 1 apart
• A recipe may measure thyme by the bunch (or fraction thereof), or by the sprig, or by the tablespoon or teaspoon
• Dried thyme is widely used in Armenia (called Urc) in teas