Thymus officinalis - Organic potted Thyme
Thymus officinalis - Organic potted Thyme
Thymus officinalis
Common Thyme, Garden Thyme
Lovely little aromatic clump, already used in cooking. Thank you!
Charlyne , 10/05/2025
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Description
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.
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Planting and care
Thyme is a hardy and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, even rocky and well-drained soils. If your soil is rather damp and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will do very well. Planting is done in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October).
In open ground: Choose a very sunny exposure. Space the plants 30 cm (12in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), add well-rotted compost, place the root ball and cover with soil. Compact and lightly water.
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 mix of potting soil and garden soil. Place the root ball, cover with soil and compact well. Lightly water. Place your pot in the sun.
As for maintenance, water very moderately, mainly in summer, as Thyme does not appreciate excessive humidity. For pot culture, do not let water stagnate in the saucer.
An annual pruning (on the wood of the year) will keep it in a nice round and stout shape.
Thyme can be propagated by dividing clumps or 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.
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