French Thyme Seeds (50 seeds)

Description:

• It is a low-growing, bushy thyme with gray narrow leaves. Once established, it tolerates drought very well and requires little care. Honeybees love the white flowers of this Thyme plant.

How to grow:

• Germination: 14-21 days *Sow on surface of damp soil. Pinch off growing tips of upright varieties to make bushier plants.
• Prefer well-drained but relatively poor soil. Thyme plants are susceptible to fungal diseases, avoid over watering. Wetting their leaves, while watering, also reduces their fragrance.
• To keep plants from becoming too woody, cut back plants by one half after flowering, to encourage new growth. Thyme will become woody and needs to be divided or replaced after 3-4 years.

For cooking:

• French Thyme has grayer and sweeter than English Thyme. Best culinary varieties, used in herb vinegars, breads, and butters. Essential in French cooking.