Thyme Large Broad Leaf Thymus pulegoides Seeds

Thyme Large Broad Leaf Seeds

Thyme Large Broad Leaf Seeds produce a hardy, low-growing evergreen perennial herb with aromatic broad leaves and an excellent flavour for cooking. Reaching approximately 20cm tall, this spreading thyme provides useful fresh foliage throughout summer while also creating attractive evergreen ground cover.

With its naturally sprawling habit, Large Broad Leaf Thyme is particularly well suited to herb gardens, borders, ground cover planting, and hanging baskets. The flavourful leaves and sprigs can be harvested fresh throughout summer and dried in September to provide a supply of thyme for winter cooking.

Hardy and easy to maintain, this versatile culinary thyme responds particularly well to frequent cutting, which encourages fresh, bushy growth.

Key Features

Hardy evergreen perennial thyme with excellent culinary flavour.

Produces aromatic broad leaves for fresh or dried use.

Low-growing and spreading habit reaching approximately 20cm.

Excellent for ground cover and hanging baskets.

Fresh sprigs can be harvested throughout summer.

Harvest in September for drying and winter use.

Frequent cutting encourages compact, bushy new growth.

How to Grow Thyme Large Broad Leaf Seeds

Sow Thyme Large Broad Leaf Seeds directly outdoors during May in a confined growing area.

Sow thinly and gradually thin the seedlings to approximately 20cm apart, providing enough room for the plants to develop their naturally spreading habit.

Once established, pick fresh sprigs throughout summer as required for cooking.

Harvest larger quantities during September and dry the sprigs for use throughout winter.

Frequent cutting helps encourage fresh, bushy new growth and keeps plants productive.

As older thyme plants can gradually become woody and lose some of their flavour, sow replacement plants every three to four years.

Thyme Growing Tips

Grow in a confined area if you want to control its spreading growth.

Thin plants to approximately 20cm apart.

Pick fresh sprigs regularly throughout summer.

Cut plants frequently to encourage bushy new growth.

Harvest in September and dry for winter use.

Replace older plants every three to four years for the best flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Large Broad Leaf Thyme a perennial?
Yes, it is a hardy evergreen perennial that provides foliage year after year.

How tall does Large Broad Leaf Thyme grow?
Plants grow to approximately 20cm tall and develop a low, sprawling habit.

Can Large Broad Leaf Thyme be used as ground cover?
Yes, its low-growing, spreading habit makes it particularly useful as ground cover.

Can it be grown in hanging baskets?
Yes, the sprawling growth also makes Large Broad Leaf Thyme an attractive and useful choice for hanging baskets.

When should Thyme be harvested for drying?
Harvest sprigs during September and dry them for culinary use throughout winter.

Perfect For

Herb gardens

Ground cover

Hanging baskets

Kitchen gardens

Fresh herbs

Drying for winter

Home cooking

Low-growing planting