Summer Thyme Seeds
Heirloom, Stronger Than Common
Preferred by the French and reputedly the most flavoursome thyme, stronger and sweeter than the common sort.
- About 90 seeds per packet
- Stronger, sweeter than common thyme
- Narrow grey-green leaves, pink flowers
- Heirloom, so you can save seed
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Preferred by the French and reputedly the most flavoursome thyme, with a stronger, sweeter taste than the common sort. Narrow greyish-green leaves, pink flowers, and an abundance of foliage over a long season. Once it is established it is one of the most drought-tolerant things you can grow, which matters here. Roughly 90 seeds in a packet.
Key Features
- Approximately 90 seeds per packet. Enough for a border.
- Heirloom variety. So you can save seed from mature plants.
- Stronger, sweeter flavour. Than common thyme.
- Narrow greyish-green leaves. With pink flowers.
- Abundant foliage. Over a long growing season.
Pūrē Standard
- The right herb for a dry climate. Thyme is Mediterranean, so once it is in and established it wants very little water and no fussing. In a Perth summer that is not a small thing.
- Heirloom means it keeps going. Let a plant flower and set seed and you never buy this packet again. Thyme is also perennial, so one sowing can last years.
- Sourced locally, in small batches. Little Veggie Patch Co say they buy seed locally and in small quantities so it stays at maximum germination viability. Old seed is the usual reason a packet disappoints.
- Paper packet, nothing else. A plain paper envelope with a botanical illustration on it. Close to the smallest packaging footprint of anything we sell.
- Where we would like more. Little Veggie Patch Co do not state whether their seed is chemically treated. They describe their garlic as grown on a chemical-free farm but make no equivalent statement for seed, and they publish no germination rate or packing date. We would rather say that than assume.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
How to Use
- The seeds are very small. Scatter a few along a shallow trench line rather than trying to place them individually, then water in.
- Keep the soil moist, not wet. Until they germinate. This takes 6 to 8 weeks, which is far longer than most herbs, so do not give up on them.
- Spacing and depth. 25 to 30cm apart, 0 to 1cm deep.
- Position and soil. Full sun, in free draining soil with plenty of compost.
- Once established, water sparingly. Thyme resents wet feet more than it resents drought.
When to Plant
- Zone 1, cool. September to April.
- Zone 2, temperate. September to May.
- Zone 3, subtropical. Anytime.
- Zone 4, tropical. Anytime.
- Perth and the south-west are Zone 2. So September to May. Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and most of the southern half of the country are Zone 2 as well.
Product Details
- Variety. Thymus vulgaris, "Summer", heirloom.
- Seed count. Approximately 90 per packet.
- Companion plants. Sage, cabbage and eggplant.
- Packaging. Plain paper seed packet.
- Sourcing. Little Veggie Patch Co source their seed locally and in small batches.
- Interstate customers. Some states restrict the entry of seed and plant material. Check your own state's plant biosecurity rules if you are unsure.
Choose options
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Our Take
Low, fragrant and unfussy, the thyme that quietly earns its keep in half your dinners. Mediterranean, so once established it wants almost no water, which suits a Perth summer.
Pūrēly Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
When should I sow thyme in Perth?
Perth and the south-west are in Little Veggie Patch Co's Zone 2, temperate, so September to May. Zone 1 (cool) is September to April, and Zones 3 and 4 (subtropical and tropical) can sow anytime.
How long does thyme take to germinate?
Six to eight weeks, which is much longer than most herbs. Keep the soil moist, not wet, and do not assume it has failed at the four week mark.
How do I sow it?
The seeds are very small, so scatter a few along a shallow trench line rather than placing them individually, then water in. Space 25 to 30cm apart at 0 to 1cm deep, in full sun and free-draining soil with plenty of compost.
How much water does it need?
Very little once established. Thyme is Mediterranean and resents wet feet far more than it resents drought, which makes it one of the easier herbs to keep alive through a hot dry summer.
How many seeds are in a packet?
Approximately 90.
What grows well nearby?
Little Veggie Patch Co recommend sage, cabbage and eggplant as companions.
Are the seeds chemically treated?
Little Veggie Patch Co do not say either way for their seed. They describe their garlic as grown on a chemical-free farm but make no equivalent statement about seed, and they publish no germination rate or packing date. We would rather tell you that than guess.
