Thymus vulgaris Winter Thyme - Vilmorin seeds

The Winter Thyme is a hardier variety that has greener foliage than Provence Thyme. An essential component of the Bouquet garni, Thyme is one of the most commonly used herbs in cooking. It is a classic herb from the south, irreplaceable for flavoring meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used to make infusions that relieve digestive and respiratory ailments. Sowing from March to July for year-round harvesting.

Originally from western and southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild, Common Thyme, also known as Farigoule, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It forms small fragrant clumps with grayish-green foliage, which in summer are adorned with pretty little flowers ranging in color from white to pinkish-purple depending on the varieties.

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 moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will thrive very well.

Harvest: Thyme can be harvested throughout the year as its leaves are evergreen. Since it is advisable to prune it to maintain a beautiful compact shape, take the opportunity to stock up for the winter months!

Storage: Thyme is traditionally preserved by drying. 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 genres by planting some aromatic plants like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower beds or even in rockeries. It's very pretty, and the sometimes powerful fragrances of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more delicate plants like certain roses.