Plant Details

Thymus vulgaris

Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme

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General Information

Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris
Also known as: Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.10 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-11
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Tea, Condiment
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Cosmetic use, Essential oil, Fungicide, Repellent, Bee forage, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Leaves and flowering tips of this plant can be added raw to salads as a garnish, or used as a flavoring in cooked dishes, particularly delicious with mushrooms and zucchini. They are an essential ingredient in the herb blend 'bouquet garni' and retain their flavor well when slow-cooked. The leaves can be used both fresh and dried. If you dry them, it is best to harvest the plants in early or late summer, just before the flowers open, and dry the leaves quickly. Nutritional analysis available. A spicy herbal tea can also be made from these leaves.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09