Pizza Thyme in plants

The Pizza Thyme (Thymus x pulegioides ) is a productive variety whose leaves give off an intense fragrance. Its large, almost round, leaves flavour many dishes and are particularly well-suited for pizzas and other Italian dishes. 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 belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Hardy, it forms small fragrant tufts with persistent grey-green foliage. This nectar-bearing plant produces pretty little flowers in summer, ranging in colour from white to mauve-pink depending on the varieties.

Its leaves with a unique aroma are highly appreciated in cooking. Used alone or in a bouquet garni, combined with Bay leaves, Parsley, and Rosemary, Thyme leaves flavour stews, sauces, marinades, and stocks. They can also be used in infusions, renowned for relieving digestive ailments.

Thyme is a resilient and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, even rocky and well-drained soil. 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. It is best to pick in the morning. Thyme is most fragrant during its flowering period in summer. Since it benefits from pruning 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 airy 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 categories by planting some herbs like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower 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 delicate plants like certain roses.