Thymus vulgaris Compactus - Common Organic Thyme
Thymus vulgaris Compactus - Common Organic Thyme
Thymus vulgaris Compactus - Common Organic Thyme
Thymus vulgaris Compactus - Common Organic Thyme
Thymus vulgaris Compactus - Common Organic Thyme
Thymus vulgaris Compactus - Common Organic Thyme
Thymus vulgaris Compactus
Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, English Thyme
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Description
The Winter Compactus Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) or Common Thyme is a compact variety with a ball-shaped habit, resistant to cold. Its slightly greyish leaves are highly aromatic. Combined with Bay Leaf, Rosemary, and Parsley, its leaves make an ideal bouquet garni to flavour stews and sauces or for infusions. Thyme thrives in most soil types, including rocky soil, but is sensitive to excessive moisture. It can be planted in spring or autumn for year-round harvesting.
Native to western and southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild, Thyme is a perennial undershrub from the Lamiaceae family. Hardy and evergreen, it forms small fragrant clumps with grey-green foliage. This honey plant produces little flowers in summer, ranging from white to pinkish-purple, depending on the variety.
Its aromatic leaves are highly valued 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 can also be used in infusions, known for their digestive properties.
Thyme is a hardy, easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, rocky, and well-drained soil. If your soil is somewhat moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will thrive.
Harvesting: Thyme can be harvested annually as its leaves are evergreen. Preferably pick in the morning. Thyme is most fragrant during its flowering period in summer. Since it is necessary to prune it 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, well-ventilated place. This is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if it seems more convenient.
The gardener's tip: Don't hesitate to mix different types by planting some herbs like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower beds or even in rock gardens. They will blend in perfectly, and the sometimes strong scents of aromatic plants can often repel insects that may attack more delicate plants like roses.
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Harvest
Plant habit
Foliage
Planting and care
Thyme is a hardy and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, and even well-drained rocky soils. If your soil is somewhat moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will thrive very well. Planting plug plants is done in spring (March-April) or at the end of summer (August-September).
In the ground: Space the plants 25 cm (10in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole, add well-rotted compost, place the plug plant, and cover with soil—firm and lightly water.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel or clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. Very delicately place the plug plant, cover it with soil, and firm it well. Lightly water. Place your pot in the sun.
As for maintenance, water very moderately, mainly in summer, as Thyme does not appreciate excessive moisture. For pot cultivation, do not let water stagnate in the saucer.
Annual pruning (on the year's wood) will maintain a lovely 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.