Summer Thyme – 100 Seeds

Summer Thyme Seeds. The best culinary thyme, with a high essential oil content, and a spicy, pungent flavor. Very aromatic, small, gray/green leaves. Tiny lilac flowers. Evergreen perennial herb. This thyme is spicier than most other thyme. Plants grow 30-45cm tall, with a more upright stance than most thymes. Easy to grow in pots, or herb garden. Attracts bees. Good for borders, rock gardens and pots.

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 Culinary Uses

• Fresh or dried flavoring.
• Widely used in soups, stews, roasted meats, poultry, fish, sausages, marinades, vinegars, and savory baked goods.

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Medicinal Uses

• Respiratory Care: Historically, it is a key remedy for “cold and stagnant” conditions, such as bronchitis, whooping cough, congestion, and sore throats, due to its expectorant and cough-suppressing properties.
• Antiseptic/Antibacterial: Used to treat wounds, cuts, infections, and even historically to embalm.
• Digestive Aid: Used to relieve gas, diarrhea, and digestive spasms.
• Topical Application: Applied as a mouthwash for gum inflammation, as a wash for skin infections, or in gargles.
• Modern Applications: It is recognized for its high thymol content, which helps fight bacteria, fungi (Candida), and aids in lowering blood pressure

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Growing Summer Thyme

Indoor Sowing: Winter.

Direct Sowing: Autumn.

• Surface sow Thyme Seeds and do not cover with soil, as they need light to germinate.
• Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, until germination.
• Maintain a soil temperature of 18° to 21°C for optimal germination.
• Germination is in 14-21 days.
• Transplant thyme seedlings into the garden, 15 – 30cm apart.
• Can be planted in full sun or part shade, and well-drained soil.
• Needs little water once established.