Thymus vulgaris. Popularly known as English thyme to differentiate between the many varieties, Common thyme seeds are one of the hardiest, most tolerant cultivars of thyme, ideally suited as a classic garden ornamental. Similar to wild cultivars of thyme found growing between mountainous crags and slopes, common thyme seeds are known to thrive in the same poor and sandy soils.
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Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris
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Days to Harvest: 30-40 days (from date of transplanting)
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Days to Maturity: 2nd year maturity
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Days to Germination: 14-28
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Seeding Depth: 1/4"
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Plant Spacing: 12-18"
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Row Spacing: 12-18"
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Plant Height: 6-12"
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Growth Habit: Woody and herbaceous low-growing and trailing shrub
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Soil Preference: Average, loose, dry, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 65-85 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Thyme Color: Sage-green leaves, woody stems, pink, violet, indigo flowers
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Thyme Flavor: Fragrant, woodsy, aromatic mint, pine-like, citrus, floral
