Corsican Thyme - Thymus herba-barona
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Corsican Thyme - Thymus herba-barona
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Corsican Thyme - Thymus herba-barona
Thymus herba-barona
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Description
Herba-barona Thyme (Thymus herba barona) or Corsican Thyme is a creeping variety with dark green leaves that emit a fragrance with hints of cumin. Its leaves flavour many dishes and its scent is particularly suitable for meats and vegetables. Thyme thrives in most types of soil, including rocky soil, but is sensitive to excess moisture. Plant it in spring or autumn and harvest all year round.
Native to Western and Southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild, Thyme is a perennial undershrub that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Hardy, it forms small fragrant clumps with persistent greyish-green foliage. This honey-producing plant offers pretty little flowers in summer, ranging in colour from white to pinkish-purple depending on the variety.
Its leaves with a Mediterranean fragrance are greatly appreciated in cooking. Used alone or in a bouquet garni, combined with Bay Leaf, Parsley, and Rosemary, Thyme leaves flavour stews, sauces, marinades, and court-bouillons. They are also used in infusion, renowned for relieving digestive ailments.
Thyme is a resilient and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, or even rocky and well-drained soils. If your soil is rather damp and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will thrive.
Harvest: Thyme can be harvested throughout the year as its leaves are evergreen. Preferably pick in the morning. Thyme is most fragrant during its flowering period in summer. Since it is advisable to prune it to maintain a compact shape, take advantage of this time to stock up for the winter months!
Preservation: Thyme is traditionally preserved by drying. After washing and drying the stems, hang the bouquets upside down in a dry and airy place. This is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if you find it more convenient.
Gardener's tip: In the garden, don't hesitate to mix things up by planting some herbs like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower beds or even in rock gardens. They will integrate beautifully and the sometimes strong scents of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more sensitive plants such as certain roses.
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Planting and care
Thyme is a hardy and easy-to-grow aromatic herb that thrives in poor, light, even rocky and well-drained soils. If your soil is rather damp and clayey, we advise you to cultivate it in a pot where it will thrive very well. Planting can be done in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October).
In the ground: Choose a very sunny location. Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), add well-rotted compost, place the root ball inside and cover with soil. Firm and water lightly.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel or clay balls at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. Place the root ball inside, cover with soil and firm well. Water lightly. Place your pot in the sun.
In terms of maintenance, water very sparingly, mainly in summer, as Thyme does not appreciate excess moisture. For pot cultivation, do not let water stagnate in the saucer.
An annual pruning (on the current year's wood) will maintain a nice rounded and stocky habit.
Thyme can be propagated by dividing clumps or by propagation by cuttings, in summer. This operation is recommended after a few years, especially in cold and humid climates.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.