Thymus vulgaris
Thymus vulgaris
Thymus vulgaris
Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, English Thyme
Planting in the kitchen garden upon receipt. Waiting for the next flowering.
Nathalie, 21/05/2020
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Description
Essential component of the Bouquet garni, Thyme is one of the most widely used herbs in cooking. It is a classic, irreplaceable herb for flavouring meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used to make infusions that relieve digestive and respiratory ailments. Sowing from February to April.
Originally from Western and Southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild, Common Thyme, also known as Farigoule, is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It forms small, fragrant clumps with grey-green foliage that are adorned with pretty little flowers ranging in color from white to pink-mauve, depending on the variety.
Thyme is a resistant and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, and 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.
Harvest: Thyme can be harvested throughout the year as its leaves are evergreen. Since it is advisable to prune it to maintain a nice compact shape, take advantage of this 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.
The gardener's tip: In the garden, don't hesitate to mix genres by planting some herbs like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower beds or even in rockeries. It is very beautiful and the sometimes powerful fragrances of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more delicate plants like certain roses. Summer thyme should be protected in winter as it is sensitive to cold temperatures.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Thymus
vulgaris
Lamiaceae
Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, English Thyme
Cultivar or hybrid
Perennial
Planting and care
Sowing :
Thyme is sown in April at a temperature between 13 and 16°. Germination usually takes 18 to 24 days.
Sow the seeds in a container filled with good seed compost, placed in full light. The seeds should be lightly covered with a pinch of compost or vermiculite. Do not cover the container as thyme is sensitive to humidity. Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
When the seedlings are strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and gradually acclimatize them to cooler conditions.
Transplanting in the garden or in pots should be done when the plants are well established. They can potentially spend their first winter in a cold frame.
Cultivation :
Thyme is a resilient and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, even rocky and well-drained soils. It should be planted in a sunny location. If your soil is rather moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will do very well.
As for maintenance, water every 15 days or monthly if the plant is already well established. An annual pruning (on the wood of the year) will maintain a nice rounded and sturdy habit. Protect it from cold in winter as summer thyme is not frost-resistant.
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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.