Thyme
THYME (Thymus vulgaris) -(Perennial)
Produces highly scented leaves for flavouring poultry, game and other meat dishes.
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Plant Height |
Up to 30cm/12 inches |
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Where to Sow |
Indoors in pots 7.5cm/3-inches in diameter. |
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Sowing time |
Indoors March/April - temperature +16C/61F. |
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How to Sow |
Very thinly. Cover with 3mm/1/8-inch of compost, water well then place in sealed polythene bags or cover with glass. Water from beneath. |
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After Germination |
Remove from bags or glass. Place in light position (out of direct sunlight). Thin to 3 plants per pot when the plants are about 12mm/1/2" tall. This is easily done with tweezers. |
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Growing on - in Pots |
Harden off and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once the plants are established with a good root system, divide into separate plants and pot each up into 15cm/6" pots. |
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Growing on- in ground |
As above but once hardened off, plant 25cm/10-inches inches apart in full sun. |
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Harvesting |
Harvest whole stems before or at flowering time. Good for drying. |
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Uses |
One of the most fragrant herbs which goes well with fish, meat, poultry, game, cheese...almost everything! Used in Bouquet Garni |