Features
Characteristics
Plant Needs
German Winter Thyme is the dependable culinary thyme for both kitchen and landscape. Small, deep green leaves release a complex aroma—earthy, slightly sweet, with bright hints of pine and citrus.
Heavily branched plants form tidy, woody mounds that reach 6–12 inches tall and return year after year in Zones 5–8. In early summer, delicate blossoms appear, attracting pollinators while adding soft texture to the garden.
Thyme prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions well. In colder regions, mulch lightly for winter protection. Plants gradually become woody and benefit from dividing or refreshing every few years to maintain vigor.
Ideal for roasted vegetables, poultry, soups, sauces, and fresh herb blends. Also excellent along borders, in rock gardens, and tucked between stepping stones.
How to Sow
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Sprinkle seeds on soil surface and press lightly—do not cover.
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Keep soil evenly moist until germination (14–21 days).
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Provide full sun or partial shade.
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Space plants 6–8 inches apart.
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Harvest stems as plants begin to bloom.
Growing Details
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Plant Type: Perennial (Zones 5–8)
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 6–8 inches
Germination: 14–21 days
USDA Certified Organic
What You'll Receive
Packet containing 1,153 organic seeds.
Characteristics
Plant Needs
German Winter Thyme is the dependable culinary thyme for both kitchen and landscape. Small, deep green leaves release a complex aroma—earthy, slightly sweet, with bright hints of pine and citrus.
Heavily branched plants form tidy, woody mounds that reach 6–12 inches tall and return year after year in Zones 5–8. In early summer, delicate blossoms appear, attracting pollinators while adding soft texture to the garden.
Thyme prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions well. In colder regions, mulch lightly for winter protection. Plants gradually become woody and benefit from dividing or refreshing every few years to maintain vigor.
Ideal for roasted vegetables, poultry, soups, sauces, and fresh herb blends. Also excellent along borders, in rock gardens, and tucked between stepping stones.
How to Sow
-
Sprinkle seeds on soil surface and press lightly—do not cover.
-
Keep soil evenly moist until germination (14–21 days).
-
Provide full sun or partial shade.
-
Space plants 6–8 inches apart.
-
Harvest stems as plants begin to bloom.
Growing Details
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Plant Type: Perennial (Zones 5–8)
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 6–8 inches
Germination: 14–21 days
USDA Certified Organic
What You'll Receive
Packet containing 1,153 organic seeds.