Thyme – Winter
$3.99
Thymus vulgaris. The common thyme – here the “winter” cultivar – is a condiment plant with small, very aromatic leaves and a slightly bitter, peppery taste. The semi-woody stems and the pink-lilac flowers are also consumed. This cultivar with the rounded port which can reach 30 cm in height and which tolerates the drought. Like oregano, it keeps very well dried. Hardiness zones: 3,4 and 5.
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Seeds | ~1000 |
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Growing tips
Germination conditions:
- depth of sowing: 2.5 mm or on the surface (press the seeds lightly into the soil, but do not cover them)
- optimal temperature for germination: 15 to 22ºC
- time for germination: 14 to 21 days
When to sow:
- sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area OR
- direct seeding after any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed up
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 25 cm
- between rows: 45 cm
Height of the plants: 30 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: sun
Days to harvest: 90 days
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