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Thyme Seeds - Summer

Spicy, pungent flavor; used fresh or dried

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Thymus vulgaris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading

PLANT TYPE

  • Evergreen

Grow Heirloom Thyme - Plant Thyme Summer Seeds

Aromatic and spicier than Winter Thyme, Thyme Summer produces small gray/green leaves and tiny lilac flowers on a smaller plant. Best to harvest mid-June through mid-July and can be used fresh or dried. Essential part of every herb garden, makes a great container herb as well.

  • Great for essential oils
  • Popular uses include: Culinary / Fragrance / Medicinal / Ornamental
  • Offers a spicy, pungent flavor in a compact plant

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
Packet Up to 50 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce Up to 1,250 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Thyme Seeds - Summer

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Thyme Seeds - Summer FAQs

Is Summer Thyme resistant to animals or disease?

Summer Thyme is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Summer Thyme?

Summer Thyme is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Summer Thyme?

Summer Thyme has a flavor profile described as warm, earthy, floral, slightly minty, lemony, woody, and subtle sweetness.

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