{"product_id":"thyme-common","title":"Thyme Common","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCommon Thyme Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe robust culinary workhorse of the cottage garden, featuring tiny aromatic leaves packed with earthy, lemony oils. This drought-tolerant evergreen covers itself in nectar-rich pink flowers in summer, providing a year-round harvest for stews and roasts while acting as a buzzing haven for garden bees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou simply cannot cook a classic roast dinner, a hearty stew, or a bouquet garni without Common Thyme. It is a low-growing, woody sub-shrub that produces tiny, aromatic, dark green leaves packed with earthy, minty, and slightly lemony oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are many fancy varieties of thyme, \u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e is the robust, hardy workhorse selected for the best flavour. In summer, it covers itself in tiny, pale pink\/lilac flowers that are so rich in nectar they are often vibrating with bees. It thrives in hot, dry spots where other plants scorch, making it perfect for paving crevices and terracotta pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (H5). Native to the sun-drenched hillsides of the Mediterranean, it is a tough sun-worshipper built to handle drought and poor soil with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it can withstand severe UK winters, its biggest enemy is \"winter wet.\" Because it evolved in rocky terrains, it detests sitting in waterlogged soil. In the UK, it remains evergreen throughout mild winters, providing a year-round source of aromatic culinary foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Champion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thyme is a verified bee magnet. Its tiny flowers are exceptionally rich in nectar, making it a vital food source for honeybees and solitary bees during the peak of summer. It is a proud member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyme is easy to establish from seed, though the seeds are tiny and require specific handling to wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e. The seeds are tiny dust-like specks—scatter them on the surface of moist, free-draining seed compost and \u003cstrong\u003edo not cover them\u003c\/strong\u003e; they need light to trigger germination. Maintain a temperature of 18-20°C and they should sprout in 14-28 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out in late May or June once the risk of frost has passed. Thyme absolutely demands \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and sharp drainage. If you have heavy clay soil, grow it in terracotta pots with plenty of grit, or on a raised rockery where gravity can help shed excess winter water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThyme thrives on neglect and actually produces more aromatic oils when grown \"hard\" without rich fertilisers. After flowering in late summer, trim the plant back lightly with shears to prevent it from becoming \"leggy\" or woody. Always cut into the green growth and avoid the old, brown woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 286.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCommon Thyme \/ English Thyme \/ Garden Thyme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eHardy Herbaceous Perennial Sub-shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy across the UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 31.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 31.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 31.6px;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e20cm - 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePlant 25cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eJune to August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 78.4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 78.4px;\"\u003e🍖 Roast Dinners \u0026amp; Stews\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Bee Magnet\u003cbr\u003e🪨 Rockeries \u0026amp; Paths\u003cbr\u003e🏺 Terracotta Pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eApproximately 500 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyme is a classic Mediterranean team-player. Pair it with these sun-lovers from our collection :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍕\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Greek Oregano Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/oregano-greek-seeds\"\u003eOregano 'Greek'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Pizza Patch.\" These two share the same intense love for hot sun and sharp drainage. Their contrasting habits—one spreading, one bushy—knit together into a fragrant, functional herb mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Common Sage Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/sage-seeds\"\u003eCommon Sage\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mediterranean Duo. The broad, pebbly, grey-green leaves of Sage rise behind the fine texture of Thyme to create a sophisticated, evergreen herb corner that stays productive even in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors in early spring. Harvest leaves year-round once established.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; 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The tiny summer flowers are also 100% edible and make a charming, sweet garnish for salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Thyme (*Thymus vulgaris*) is proudly listed on the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e list. It is one of the most reliable and prolific sources of early-to-mid summer nectar for honeybees and solitary bees in the cottage garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Herbs →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766404264285,"sku":"THY-MEC","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_1n1ov01n1ov01n1o.png?v=1779457501","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/thyme-common","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}