Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Indispensable in the garden, thyme is an aromatic originating from Eurasia. Robust perennial, essential among the ''herbes de provence'', melliferous, this pretty plant has many virtues. The Egyptians and the Etruscans used thyme mixed with ointments to embalm their dead. The Greeks burned it in front of altars and homes because they attributed purifying properties to it. In the language of flowers, it is a symbol of courage, lasting love, the spirit of creativity, dynamism and physical resistance. All you have to do is plant it! In herbal tea, accompanied by lemon, it is a miracle remedy for small respiratory infections. Thyme also has stimulating, disinfectant, expectorant, digestive and many other properties, which makes it an excellent winter ally.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
In late winter or early spring, cut back the plant, removing 1/3 of the height.
| Plant type: Perennial |
| Flower color: Pink |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 200 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Bushy |
| Soil: Well drained |
| Watering: Low water requirement |
| Sowing: In bucket |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Days to maturity: 60 to 90 days |
| Germination: 10 to 15 days |
| Plant spacing: 20 cm |
| Row spacing: 20 cm |
| Depth: On the surface |
| Width: 20 cm to 30 cm |
| Height: 20 cm to 30 cm |
| Family: Lamiaceae |
| Characteristic: Edible |
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