English Thyme
English thyme is a versatile and fragrant herb that is widely used in cooking, as well as for medicinal and ornamental purposes. Here are some of its main characteristics:
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Aromatic: English thyme has a strong, pleasant fragrance that is similar to mint and oregano. Its essential oil contains thymol, which is a natural antiseptic and gives the herb its distinct scent.
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Flavorful: English thyme has a warm, slightly spicy flavor that is often used to enhance the taste of meat, fish, vegetables, and soups. It is a staple herb in Mediterranean cuisine and is often used in combination with other herbs such as rosemary, oregano, and basil.
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Easy to grow: English thyme is a hardy perennial that can be easily grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade. It is a great choice for container gardening or as a groundcover in rock gardens or herb beds.
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Medicinal properties: English thyme has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for coughs, colds, and respiratory infections. It is also believed to have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which can help to boost immunity and fight off infections.
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Ornamental value: English thyme has small, delicate leaves that are often used for decorative purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also a great choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden, as it produces small pink or purple flowers in the summer.
- Growing Season: Most herbs and edible flowers have a peak growing season that starts in Spring and extend through Fall. Some herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can grow year round in more mild climates and require replenishing throughout the year.
- Harvest Method: Take frequent cuttings throughout the growing season. For mild climates, a final harvest at the end of the Summer allows the herb to rebound again in Spring after a season of dormancy.
- First Harvest: Herbs grow slower and can take 1-2 months to get to a harvesting stage.
- Final Harvest: Herbs and Floral will last easily through a season. Many varieties are perennials and will become dormant in the Winter and then pop back into action in the Spring.
- Best Planted Wall Placement: As herbs mature, they can grow many roots which means they may need to be watered more often. However, herbs like to dry out between watering, so it's best to move the plants to the bottom of the Planted Wall so they do not take the water from varieties that prefer to stay moist.
We grow with the seasons! So in most climates, you will be able to grow year round. Typically most Herbs prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in the Winter. There are different edible floral varieties that grow throughout the seasons.
You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. If you follow the guidelines below, you will be safe:
COLD CLIMATES
- If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait to grow herbs until night temperatures are in the 50's consistently.
- On the occasional dips into the 40's or 30's, you can cover with a sheet or bring them indoors for that time period. The breeze is good for plants and helps to keep bugs at bay so growing outdoors is optimal.
WARM CLIMATES:
- If you live where it reaches above 90 degrees consistently), you'll want to grow heat tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) and herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) primarily.
To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.
We always ship our organic seedlings at their peak for transplant which means they can be held before shipping. We typically ship plants according to the following schedule:
CA - ship Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
US states outside of CA - ship Mondays and Tuesdays.
Outside of US - we do not currently ship outside of the US.
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