French Thyme

French Thyme

85 Days. A cold hardy herb with gray-green leaves and a sweet, mild flavor. Great for use in stuffings, soups, salads, stews and sauces. Good for seasoning meat and poultry. The perfect addition to home gardens. Can be used as a groundcover. Perennial.

Open Pollinated. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Drought Tolerant.

*Approximately 300 Seeds

Maturity: 85 Days

Germination: 14-28 Days

Light Requirements: Full sun

Planting Depth: 1/8” Barley cover. Seeds need light to germinate.

Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the average last frost

Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained

Plant Spacing: 12-18”

Plant Height: 12”

Row Spacing: 18-24”

Plant Spread: 12-18”

Growing Instructions

Start the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the average first frost date. Plant 3-4 seeds per pot or cell 1/8” deep in seed starting mix. Do not plant too deep. The seeds need light to germinate. Use a heat mat to help increase germination. Keep the seeds moist, not wet.  Thin the seedlings to 1 per pot or cell after the first set of true leaves appear. Transplant the plants outside when the temperatures remain above 65°F. Harden off the plants before transplanting.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0 in an area that receives full sunlight. Before planting, mix 3-4” of compost and manure into the top 6” of the soil. Add 2-3” of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, keep the roots cool and suppress weeds. Water when the soil is dry 1” down. To help prevent disease, water at the base of the plant. Fertilize the plants once in late spring and again in mid-summer with an all-purpose fertilizer. Harvest the leaves in spring, early summer and right before the plant flowers in fall. Use a sharp pair of scissors or garden shears to remove the stem, leaving 2-3” of the stem for the plant to continue growing.