Thymus officinalis - Organic potted Thyme

The officinal Thyme (Thymus officinalis) is a variety with slightly grayish leaves that are very aromatic. Its leaves, combined with Bay Leaf, Rosemary, and Parsley, will form an ideal bouquet garni to flavor simmered dishes and sauces or can be used in infusions. Thyme thrives in most types of soil, including rocky soil, but is sensitive to excessive moisture. Plant it in spring or autumn and harvest all year round.

 This plant is organic: it comes from Organic Agriculture and carries the AB certification.

Native to Western and Southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in its natural state, Thyme is a perennial undershrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Hardy, it forms small fragrant clumps with persistent grayish-green foliage. This honey plant produces pretty small flowers in summer, ranging in color from white to pink-purple depending on the varieties.

Its leaves, with a scent of scrubland, are highly appreciated in cooking. Used alone or in a bouquet garni, combined with Bay Leaf, Parsley, and Rosemary, Thyme leaves flavor simmered dishes, sauces, marinades, and court-bouillons. They are also used in infusions, 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 flowering, in summer. Since it should be pruned to maintain a compact shape, take advantage of this 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 well-ventilated place. This is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if you find it more convenient.

The gardener's tip: In the garden, don't hesitate to mix genres by planting some herbs like Thyme right in the middle of your perennial beds or even in rockeries. They will integrate perfectly and the sometimes powerful scents of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more sensitive plants like certain roses.