Winter Thyme Seeds
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P FS WD
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P FS WD
Winter Thyme Seeds
Winter thyme is a small, woody herb with leaves for soups, vegetables, and roasted dishes.
Packet: 50 seeds
Planting at a glance
- Season: Herb — see planting window
- Start: Start indoors about 8–10 weeks before planting out
- Seed depth: Surface sow; press in and cover only very lightly
- Germination: Usually 14–21 days around 65–70°F
- Final spacing: Allow about 6–8 inches
- Light: Sun; some afternoon shade can help in very hot climates
- Harvest planning: Take a few soft stem tips once plants are established; avoid heavy cutting in the first season
When to plant
Plant during your local cool growing season. In colder regions, use spring or late-summer/fall sowings and allow enough growing time before hard freezes.
How to plant
- Prepare loose, well-drained soil or a clean seed-starting mix. Start indoors about 8–10 weeks before planting out.
- Surface sow; press in and cover only very lightly. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Then water when the soil needs it, allowing excess water to drain.
- Thin or transplant to the listed final spacing. Give seedlings sufficient light and check moisture as roots establish.
How to harvest
Snip leafy tips and leave the woody framework and plenty of green growth.
Aunt E’s tip: Good drainage matters more than frequent feeding.
Growing notes
Timing is a planning range, not a guaranteed harvest date. Temperature, moisture, variety and season affect the result. Count from the sowing or transplanting point stated above.
Seed badges at a glance
- H
- Heirloom
- ★
- Hybrid
- OG
- Organic seed
- CT
- Cool season
- WS
- Warm season
- FS
- Full sun
- P
- Container friendly
- SS
- Small space
- CC
- Cut and come again
- FH
- Frequent harvest
- LG
- Needs light to germinate
- SP
- Spicy / hot
More seed codes
- IN
- Start indoors
- SH
- Partial or afternoon shade
- ST
- Support or trellis helpful
- D
- Dwarf
- B
- Bush habit
- V
- Vining or climbing
- SV
- Shorter vines
- SF
- Small fruit
- LC
- Large container
- F
- Fast harvest
- FL
- Flowers
- PW
- Pollinator interest
- PL
- Check pollination needs
- MX
- Seed mix
- DR
- Deep root space
- WD
- Well-drained soil
- DL
- Daylength sensitive
- LS
- Long growing season
- TR
- Tree crop
CC means cut and come again; FH means frequent harvest. Follow the crop instructions for what to harvest and when. OG appears only for documented organic seed. Codes are shortcuts; product details explain growing needs.
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