🌿 Product Description:

Thyme is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb prized for its earthy flavour and powerful essential oils. Perfect for seasoning meats, soups, stews, and roasts, thyme is a kitchen essential with year-round culinary and medicinal value. These Thyme Seeds from EasiSeeds produce low-growing, woody-stemmed plants with small, fragrant leaves that thrive in South African conditions. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, thyme is ideal for herb gardens, pots, and rockeries.

🌱 How to Grow Thyme in South Africa:

Planting Time:
Sow in late spring to early summer (September to December). In warmer provinces, you can start thyme earlier or grow it nearly all year.

Location:
Choose a sunny, well-ventilated spot. Thyme thrives in full sun with at least 6 hours of light per day.

Soil Preparation:
Requires well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil. Sandy or loamy soil with added compost is ideal. Avoid heavy or overly moist soil.

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow seeds lightly on the surface and barely cover with a thin layer of fine soil.

• Keep soil moist but not soggy.

• Germination takes 14–21 days.

• Thin out to 25 cm between plants once seedlings are established.

Watering & Care:

• Water sparingly once plants are established — thyme prefers dry conditions.

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

• Avoid overwatering or overhead irrigation.

Companion Plants:
Cabbage, rosemary, and sage. Avoid planting near basil or other high-moisture herbs.

Pests & Tips:
Generally pest-resistant. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases in humid areas.

🌱 Add robust flavor and timeless beauty to your garden with hardy, homegrown thyme!