Remove the leaves off the bottom half of the stalk, planting them 25 cm (10 in) apart in a separate pot or garden section. Transplanting: To propagate the thyme plant, cut young branches off the main stems keeping about 10 cm (4 in) in height. While also waiting at least 40 days after transplanting or 70 days after seeding.
Harvest time: You’re able to harvest thyme for most of the year, from Late June to next January. Seedlings usually appear between 21 to 35 days.įlowering period: Spring to Summer (late March to September) You’re able to plant your thyme seeds outside through late May to June. Sowing time (planting time): You’re able to sow thyme seeds all year round, but through February to late May, you must sow the seeds indoors.
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Planing thyme is also very straight forward, here’s how to plant and harvest thyme: Thyme is one of the most complimentary herbs you can plant without negatively impacting your other plants. Herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables that don’t grow or pair well with thyme include: Herbs and spices: rosemary, sage, parsley, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, cilantro, basil, chives, and dillįlower and plants: roses, lavender, marigold, nasturtium, and sunflowers Vegetables: eggplants, garlic, potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, white onions, red onions, shallots, carrots, corn, cucumber, leeks, lettuce, peas and green beans, chili peppers, bell peppers, spinach, and squash Herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables that grow and pair well with thyme include:Ĭruciferous vegetables: arugula, asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, bok choy, swiss chard, turnips, kale, watercress, and collard greensįruits: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes, melons and watermelons Thyme herbs are also great to grow along other companion plants as they prevent worms, flea beetles, cabbage moths, as well as corn and tomato hornworms. It’s best cultivated in very sunny areas and is able to withstand periods of drought, as it’s less dependent on very moist soil to properly grow.
Thyme is a perennial herb that grows best during the spring and summer seasons, between April and May as the soil gets warmer. The thyme plant is a shrub generally grows low to the ground making it a beautiful ornamental ground cover. Thyme herbs are both used fresh or dried, as it’s very good at retaining its aromatics, flavor, and healthy plant-based compounds. Thyme is an aromatic flowering herb that’s best cooked with when it’s fresh. Thymol has many uses and is usually found in mouthwashes, hand sanitizers, and acne medications for its powerful antiseptic properties. Most of the uses and health benefits of thyme stem from its essential oil, thymol. In addition to its medicinal uses, thyme has always been a popular culinary ingredient in traditional cooking recipes along with fresh sage and rosemary. This practice was continued all the way into the 19th century when Victorians continued to use thyme essential oils to fight viral and bacterial infections. At the time, thyme was widely grown in herb gardens throughout Europe.
In 1347 when the bubonic plague (the black death) reached the majority of the population in Europe, people used thyme as an essential oil in medicines to help relieve sores and other symptoms. Soldiers would exchange fresh sprigs of thyme to show each other respect and they would often pin them to their clothing or armor as a badge of honor. Thyme leaves were also eaten before meals as it was believed to cure poison, which made it very sought after and popular among Roman emperors.ĭuring the middle ages, Rome and Greece used thyme was a symbol of bravery, courage, and strength in times of war. In Rome, thyme plants were found in every garden of the elites and emperors where it was revered as a herb that would stop the effects and exposure to poisons. The origin and use of thyme originated in southern Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Egypt, Bosnia, France, Algeria, Turkey, and Spain.įor thousands of years, thyme has held the reputation of being a healing herb and a sign of protection.
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