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Thyme Seeds, Pack of Approximately 700 Seeds, Thymus vulgaris Perennial Culinary and Medicinal Herb for the Garden and Herb Garden
Thyme Seeds, Pack of Approximately 700 Seeds, Thymus vulgaris Perennial Culinary and Medicinal Herb for the Garden and Herb Garden 1

Thyme Seeds, Pack of Approximately 700 Seeds, Thymus vulgaris Perennial Culinary and Medicinal Herb for the Garden and Herb Garden

Aromatic perennial herb with a wide range of culinary and medicinal uses. Suitable for borders, rockeries, window boxes, and Mediterranean plantings. Full description
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Thyme Seeds, Pack of Approximately 700 Seeds, Thymus vulgaris Perennial Culinary and Medicinal Herb for the Garden and Herb Garden

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is one of the classic Mediterranean herbs that has been used in cooking and folk medicine since the times of ancient Egypt and Rome. It is a perennial low herb with small grey-green leaves and a characteristic aromatic scent. The packet contains approximately 700 seeds, which is a very generous amount for cultivating a home herb garden, establishing several clumps in the garden, or for planting in window boxes and rockeries. The plants grow to a height of around 20 to 30 cm and form dense low cushion-like bushes with small branches.

Thyme is an exceptionally versatile herb with culinary, medicinal, ornamental, and honey-producing uses. In the kitchen, it is widely used in meat dishes, poultry, game, soups, sauces, marinades, roasting potatoes, Mediterranean dishes, Herbes de Provence mixes, pizza, Italian pasta, for stewing and baking. It can be dried or frozen, retaining its full aroma, allowing for a supply throughout the year. In terms of medicinal effects, thyme contains essential oils (particularly thymol) with proven antibacterial, antiseptic, expectorant, and calming effects. Traditionally, it is used in teas for colds, coughs, and throat inflammation, for inhalations and poultices. Additionally, thyme is attractive to bees and pollinators during its flowering period.

Growing thyme is similar to lavender and typically Mediterranean – the plants love sun, warmth, and well-drained, rather poor stony or sandy soil. Thyme does not tolerate waterlogging and heavy clay soil. Sowing takes place from spring to early summer by surface sowing in warm seed trays. After germination and the formation of the first leaves, the seedlings are pricked out and planted outside after the last frosts. Thyme is frost-resistant and reliably overwinters in our conditions, and the plants can be lightly covered with branches. To maintain a compact shape, annual spring pruning is recommended to remove any dead parts.

Properties:

  • Plant type: thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
  • Life cycle: perennial herb
  • Height: 20–30 cm, cushion-like bush
  • Leaf characteristics: small grey-green, aromatic scent
  • Plant characteristics: culinary, medicinal, ornamental, honey-producing
  • Hardiness: frost-resistant, drought-tolerant
  • Location: sunny, well-drained poor stony soil
  • Growing: garden, herb bed, rockery, window box
  • Uses: spice, tea, inhalation, Mediterranean cuisine
  • Ecological benefit: attracts bees and pollinators
  • Quantity: approximately 700 seeds

Contents of the package: approximately 700 thyme seeds.

Thyme is an essential herb for every household interested in quality cooking and traditional herbs. Growing your own ensures fresh or dried ingredients of a quality unmatched by standard retail offerings. This very generous pack with approximately 700 seeds allows for planting an entire herb bed or preparing seedlings for exchange with other growers. As a perennial, thyme provides long-term value – once planted, the plants last for many years and annually yield a rich harvest of aromatic leaves for culinary and medicinal use.

Price incl. VAT €20.48