English Organic Thyme Seeds

Days to Maturity: 90 from direct sow

We are proud to offer certified organic seed of one of the most beloved and useful of all herbs for the garden: English thyme. A mainstay of any self-respecting herb garden, of course, it’s also a useful plant elsewhere in the garden. A pest repellent, it’s a natural way to keep the veggies and flowering plants looking good. Low-growing and dense, it fills in empty spots in the border nicely. Compact, it fits on the kitchen windowsill without constant pinching. It even makes a fine decorative (and fragrant) edging for any sunny spot!

Thyme is essential in French cooking and has become a mainstay of American cuisine as well. Where would Thanksgiving stuffing be without it? (Not to mention Simon and Garfunkel’s hit song “Scarborough Fair”?!) English Thyme is the variety most commonly used in cuisine, as the small, gray-green leaves are packed with flavor and easy to harvest by letting the stems d