Creeping Thyme Seeds 450 Fresh Herb Seeds with Pink/Purple Flowers

Creeping Thyme Seeds   

Pack size: 600

Sow: March to May (best sown indoors and then transplanted out)

Harvest: An evergreen herb that flowers from July to August

Hardiness: Hardy Evergreen Perennial

COMPACT EVERGREEN PERENNIAL HERB: Creeping thyme is a dwarf evergreen perennial herb with creeping habit and small scented leaves that is simple to grow and once planted can almost be left alone. It is very hardy and drought tolerant. In early summer, these low-growing shrubs are covered in clusters of tiny rosy purple flowers that are attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

POPULAR CULINARY HERB: Thyme is wonderful herb with a pleasant, pungent, clover flavour its leaves can be used fresh or dried in many dishes including pasta sauces, stews, roast meats, vegetables and herb breads.. It can also be used to add flavour to butter, vinegar or oil. Fresh leaves can also be sprinkled into salads.

HOW TO PLANT: From February to April, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared, well-dug, healthy soil that has already been watered. Typically, seedlings germinate within around 14–21 days. keep the plants well-watered.   Water plants thoroughly after planting.

TOP GROWING TIPS: Creeping thyme is evergreen so you can pick sprigs all year round, although the new growth in spring and summer has the best flavour. Thyme thrives in full sun and loves heat. If you are growing in a pot indoors, plant near a sunny window.

GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS: Creeping thyme is a great starter herb to grow. Planting veg, herbs and flowers is a wonderful way to spend time in your garden, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the little things just like in years gone by. Working with the earth and growing things is immensely satisfying – teach your children or grandchildren this priceless skill of harvesting food in their own gardens, allotments, greenhouses, inside the home in pots or even in community gardens!

 

All of our seeds are fresh, packaged in the UK and are supplied in sealed packets with growing instructions.