Common Thyme Seeds – Thymus vulgaris

Grow your own fragrant and flavorful herb garden with Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) — a timeless favorite among gardeners and chefs alike. This hardy perennial herb is prized for its earthy aroma, culinary versatility, and natural medicinal benefits. Whether you’re flavoring roasted vegetables, soups, and meats or creating soothing teas, Thyme adds both taste and wellness to your kitchen.

Native to the Mediterranean, Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, forming compact, woody mounds of tiny gray-green leaves topped with delicate pink to lavender flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It’s drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.

🌱 Why Grow Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Seeds?

• 🌿 Culinary Essential: Adds fresh flavor to countless dishes — from soups to meats.
  
• 🐝 Pollinator-Friendly: Flowers attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
  
• 💧 Drought-Tolerant & Hardy: Thrives in poor soil and full sun once established.
  
• 🌸 Compact Beauty: Makes an excellent ground cover or border herb.
  
• 🌿 Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for coughs, sore throats, and digestion.

🌿 Growing Tips

1. When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.
   
2. Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.0–8.0).
   
3. Light: Needs full sun for best flavor and compact growth.
   
4. Depth: Sow seeds on the soil surface and lightly press them in — do not cover.
   
5. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination; once mature, water sparingly.
   
6. Spacing: Plant 8–12 inches apart for healthy air circulation.
   
7. Germination: Expect sprouts in 14–28 days at 65–70°F.
   
8. Zones: Grows as a perennial in USDA Zones 5–9.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Common Thyme a perennial or annual?
Common Thyme is a hardy perennial in Zones 5–9 and can regrow year after year.

Can I grow thyme indoors?
Yes! Thyme thrives indoors on a sunny windowsill with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

How long does it take thyme to grow from seed?
Germination takes 2–4 weeks, and plants are typically ready for light harvesting in 3–4 months.

How do I harvest thyme?
Snip the upper stems just before flowering for the best flavor. Avoid cutting back more than one-third at a time.

Does thyme attract bees or pollinators?
Yes! The tiny lavender-pink flowers are loved by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Where to Buy Common Thyme Seeds for Sale?

At Seeds World, we offer fresh, NON-GMO Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) seeds with fast U.S. shipping. Ideal for herb gardens, culinary use, or pollinator beds, these seeds produce a hardy, aromatic plant that thrives in sun and well-drained soil — bringing flavor, fragrance, and life to your garden all year round.