Thyme

Thyme

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Thyme

Thyme

A savory, earthy herb that brings depth to soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and proteins. It pairs especially well with other Mediterranean favorites like oregano.
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Yield

Bountiful

Care Level

Intermediate

First Harvest

3-4 Months

Care and Harvest

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Harvest tops of stems at 8–10 inches tall, cutting only green growth and avoiding woody parts. Leave at least 5 inches to support continued growth. Harvest just before flowering for peak flavor.

Taste and Use

Thyme has an earthy flavor and is best used to season soups, steams, meat, and vegetables. Thyme pairs well with other Mediterranean herbs like Oregano. Thyme can also be steeped as a herbal tea by infusing with boiling water for 10 minutes.

Origin

Native to the Mediterranean, it was used by the ancient Greeks in baths and burnt as incense as they believed it gave one courage. In the Middle Ages, Thyme was given to soldiers as it was associated to courage and bravery.