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THYME
(Thymus vulgaris) -(Perennial)
Produces highly scented leaves for flavouring poultry, game and
other meat dishes.
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Plant
Height
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Up
to 30cm/12 inches
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Where
to Sow
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Indoors
in pots 7.5cm/3-inches in diameter.
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Sowing
time
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Indoors
March/April - temperature +16C/61F.
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How to
Sow
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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
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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
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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
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As
above but once hardened off, plant 25cm/10-inches inches apart in full
sun.
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Harvesting
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Harvest
whole stems before or at flowering time. Good for drying.
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Uses
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One
of the most fragrant herbs which goes well with fish, meat, poultry,
game, cheese...almost everything! Used in Bouquet Garni
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