Thymus vulgaris Organic Common Thyme

Organic Winter Thyme is a hardier variety that has greener foliage than Provence Thyme. An essential component of Bouquet garni, Thyme is one of the most commonly used herbs in cooking. It is a classic herb, indispensable for flavouring meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used to make infusions that relieve digestive and respiratory ailments. Sow from March to July for year-round harvest.

Originally from Western and Southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild, Common Thyme is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It forms small fragrant clumps with grey-green foliage that are adorned, in summer, with pretty little flowers ranging in colour from white to pinkish-purple, depending on the variety.

Thyme is a hardy and easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, and even rocky, well-drained soils. If your soil is rather moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will do very well.

Harvest: Thyme can be harvested throughout the year as its leaves are evergreen. Since it is advisable to prune it to maintain a beautiful compact shape, take advantage of this to stock up for the winter months!

Storage: Thyme is traditionally preserved by drying. This is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if it seems more convenient to you.

Gardener's tip: In the garden, don't hesitate to mix genres by planting some aromatic herbs like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower beds or even in rockeries. It looks very beautiful, and the sometimes strong fragrances of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more delicate plants such as certain roses.