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b. Herbs
1. 2250.26 Summer Thyme Seed, 1 X 1Oz (1643478/Ib)
Days to maturity – 90-95 days (Tender Perennial)
Superb culinary thyme. Spicier, more pungent flavor than German Winter in a smaller plant. Tender perennial in Zones 6-8. Grow as an annual in Zones colder than 6. Avg. 122,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 200 seeds.
GROWING INFORMATION
LATIN NAME: Thymus vulgaris
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Start seeds in flats 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium and cover with a thin layer of soil mix. Keep moist until germination. Transplant to individual containers when plants have 4 true leaves. After the last frost in spring, transplant outside and space 6-8" apart, in rows 12-18" apart. Pinch off growing tips of upright growing varieties to make bushier plants.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade. In very hot climates, thyme will need part shade to do well. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Thyme grows best in light, dry, well-drained soil.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 6-8".
HARDINESS ZONES: Varies.
HARVEST: Cut only a few stems the first year in order for the plants to winter over. In subsequent
years, harvest just as the flowers being to open. Cut back to within 4-5" above the ground. Note: Thyme will become woody and needs to be divided or replaced after 3-4 years. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thymus spp.
*Grows Well in Containers, Variety does well when grown in a container.