For full on thyme flavour Large Thyme is hard to beat: it is evergreen, aromatic and will be covered in masses of flowers in the spring. Oh and the leaves are large, almost fleshy & rounded: easy to pick, chop and sprinkle. If left untrimmed it will grow into a bush about 30cm in size but trimming needn’t be a priority if you (and the bees) enjoy the flowers! Perennial. Latin name Thymus pulegoides
🌱 Seasonal Growing Guide
SPRING: sow in trays on the surface of the compost (seed is very fine), do not cover. Provide bottom heat (15-20°C) & minimum water as they are prone to damping off. When large enough to handle harden off & plant them into their permanent position in late spring or early summer about 25-30cm apart. They like a well-drained spot; they are drought tolerant and are happy in containers. Trim established plants
SUMMER: take cuttings, trim after flowering or leave to grow into a bush (30cm hxw)
WINTER: if growing in containers keep dry and protect them from penetrating cold.
Harvest the evergreen leaves all year round: aromatic & masses of spring flowers
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