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Thyme Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit

Thymus vulgaris

From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Thyme care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Thymus vulgaris
Common names
Garden Thyme
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Thymus
Species
T. vulgaris
01

Start growing

Full sun, well-drained. Drought hardy.

02

Growing with your kit

Observe woody stem formation in Seeds In A Cup® clear planter.

03

Propagation

By seed, division, or cuttings.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Blooms early summer; harvest as needed.

05

Growing conditions

Dry rocky scrubland.

06

Weather & tolerances

Extremely drought tolerant.

07

Pests & plant health

Generally pest-free.

08

Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

09

Botanical features

Perennial sub-shrub; woody stems.

10

Varieties

‘English Thyme’, ‘Lemon Thyme’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Soup/stew staple

12

Native range & distribution

Southern Europe roots.

13

Conservation

Least concern.

14

Name origins

Greek for courage or incense.

15

History

Greek temple incense.

TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING

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THE GROWING CONVERSATION

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