Thyme Herb Extremely popular perennial herb with leaves that have a strong, clove-like smell and flavor. They are excellent fresh or dry, with chowders, sauces, sea food dishes, stuffings, soups, meat and poultry. Grows 6″-12″ tall. Strong erect plants are useful ground covers in hot areas. Free Shipping on All Seed Packets! Sweet fruits grow on pushy plants 16" tall. 5" X 2" long at maturity. 1 1/2" thick walls. Waxy yellow turning to crimson at maturity.Culture: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun and keep soil temperature in the mid-70's. Transplant to garden after soil has warmed.Harvest: Carefully cut fruit from plants when full size, but before they begin to soften. Nutrition: Excellent source of vitamins A & C.Planting depth: 1/4" (6 mm.)Seed spacing: 2" (5 cm.)Spacing between rows: 18"-24" (45-60 cm.)Days to germination: 14-21Spacing after thinning: 18"- 24" (45-60 cm.)Days to maturity: 66-75
