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Seattle Seed Company

Thyme Seeds

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Close-up image of dark blue-green thyme leaves on mature thyme plant
Dense cluster of small, bright green thyme herb leaves with slender stems in natural light, showing fresh, healthy growth.

Vendor:Seattle Seed Company

Thyme Seeds

$3.49
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Details

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
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
Dimensions & sizing

Supplier-listed measurements: Spacing: 12–18 inches apart | Mature Height: 6–12 inches