Close-up image of dark blue-green thyme leaves on mature thyme plant
Thyme Seeds

Vendor:Seattle Seed Company

Thyme Seeds

$3.49

Thyme Seeds by Seattle Seed Company offer a perennial herb that produces aromatic dark blue-green leaves essential to many cuisines. Suited for full sun and low water conditions, these heirloom seeds germinate slowly and thrive with proper spacing and good drainage.

  • Bold, earthy fragrance, ideal for French, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cooking
  • Heirloom, open-pollinated variety
  • Perennial plant, mature height 6–12 inches
  • Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost
  • Requires full sun and excellent drainage
  • Drought-tolerant once established

A classic perennial herb for lasting garden flavor

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Exact details and botanical specs

Thyme Seed Specifications

Brand or supplier
Seattle Seed Company
Product type
Herbs
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Plant Type
Perennial (Zones 5–9)
Planting Time
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after last frost
Planting Depth
⅛ inch — barely cover; needs some light
Spacing
12–18 inches apart
Days to Germination
14–28 days
Days to First Harvest
75–90 days from transplant
Mature Height
6–12 inches
Light Needs
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water Needs
Low — drought tolerant; excellent drainage required
Difficulty
Moderate (slow germination)
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated

What arrives

One Thyme Seeds in the selected option unless the product page clearly lists a set or kit. Props and styling accessories shown in photos are not included.

Best fit for your garden setup

Garden Compatibility

Use Thyme Seeds for the listed garden, watering, or growing task. Confirm the size option shown on this page, coverage, connection, seed type, or tool fit before use.

Consider sun, drainage, and spacing

Best with the garden beds, hoses, faucets, soil, seed trays, irrigation parts, or outdoor spaces that match the product's listed specs.

Always follow the manufacturer's care, use, and safety guidance.

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Returns

Return requests are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Contact Resin Society first for damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing items and we will coordinate directly with Seattle Seed Company.
Close-up image of dark blue-green thyme leaves on mature thyme plant

A quiet anchor in the kitchen garden

Thyme Seeds infuse everyday cooking with a breath of sun and stone—tiny leaves, big presence.

Herb of the house

Where dinners begin

A perennial note of restraint

Grocery bundles wilt; flavor fades before the week is out. Thyme Seeds give you a steady, within-reach supply that dries beautifully on the counter and keeps its bold, earthy fragrance. Once rooted, the small blue‑green leaves ask for little and return abundance, season after season.

Scent on the breeze

A handful of sprigs can turn simple roast vegetables or tea into a layered, Mediterranean moment. The garden itself shifts—every pass releases perfume, a reminder to slow down and taste. With drought tolerance and compact habit, space and water stretch further without sacrificing character.

For cooks who plant

Anyone who wants a dependable, aromatic perennial—heirloom, open‑pollinated Thymus vulgaris—that earns its place by the stove and along the path.

In daily rotation

Sow indoors before last frost, transplant to a sunny, well‑drained spot, then clip fresh sprigs for cooking and dry extras for year‑round use.
  • Garden projects
  • Seed starting
  • Watering
  • Outdoor maintenance
  • Plant care
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Meet the seed provider

Seattle Seed Company

Seattle Seed Company, based in Freeland, WA, brings together seeds and garden-growing products with a small, purposeful selection of plant & herb growing kits and chairs. The collection sits where home, garden, and maker living overlap: practical supplies for people building hands-on outdoor spaces and objects—like chairs with enough form and material presence—to anchor a porch, sunroom, or corner of the house. Buyers will appreciate items chosen for how they shape both a project and a place: tools and kits that start gardens, and singular furnishings that help organize and define the space around them. These are pieces for making, planting, and living with intention.
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Questions Answered

Thyme Seeds FAQs

Is this the culinary garden thyme I know?
Yes—Thymus vulgaris, the classic kitchen perennial with small, highly aromatic leaves.
When should I start the seeds?
Begin indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost, then transplant after frost has passed.
How much sun and spacing does it need?
Plant in full sun and space 12–18 inches apart for compact, productive growth.
How long until the first harvest?
Plan on 75–90 days from transplant to begin clipping sprigs.
Will it handle dry conditions?
Once established, it’s drought tolerant and prefers excellent drainage.