{"title":"Thyme seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme is a wonderfully versatile, aromatic herb that’s as useful in the kitchen as it is pretty in the garden. A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial, it forms low, spreading mats of tiny fragrant leaves — perfect for cooking, edging, rockeries and pots, and adored by bees when in flower. Browse our range of thyme seeds below, with fast shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thyme-seeds","title":"Thyme - Summer seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyme Summer - 150 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThymus vulgaris, summer type, forms neat, bushy mounds with small grey green leaves. Soft pink to lilac flowers appear in warm weather and attract pollinators. Plants suit borders, rock gardens, and containers. Thyme prefers full sun and free-draining soil. Harvest young tips to keep growth fresh and compact. Use fresh or dried in savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBest time, spring to early summer in temperate zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeed size, very fine, handle with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepth, surface sow or cover very lightly, 1 to 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLight, bright light supports germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTemperature, 18 to 22°C until germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMoisture, keep evenly moist, never waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGermination window, 14 to 28 days in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrick out, transplant when seedlings handle easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpacing, 20 to 30 cm between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSite, full sun, free draining, neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare, trim lightly after flowering, avoid heavy fertiliser, ensure airflow in humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBotanical name: Thymus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCommon name: Thyme, Summer Thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLife cycle, Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeight, 20 to 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpread, 30 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePosition, Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoil, well-drained, low to moderate fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWater, low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrost, Hardy in many temperate climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pack: 150 seeds","offer_id":45854064509240,"sku":"H-B108","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":45854064542008,"sku":"BW-H-B108_2g","price":6.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/thyme-summer-seeds-188391.jpg?v=1700727486"},{"product_id":"thyme-creeping-seeds","title":"Thyme - Creeping seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyme Creping - 50 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreeping Thyme is the ideal ground cover for the gardener that wants it all – utility, colour, and even a lemony fragrance! A diminutive flower that grows usually no more than half a foot tall, Creeping Thyme is the ultimate low-maintenance perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32866082783322,"sku":"H-B106","price":3.34,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/thyme-creeping-seeds-852375.jpg?v=1700727485"},{"product_id":"thyme-wild-lemon-thyme-seeds","title":"Thyme - Lemon (Wild) seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHYME Lemon Pulegioides – 100 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Thymus pulegioides)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon thyme\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003eThyme Pulegioides) is great for savoury meat dishes and marinades, also a long flowering ornamental garden plant. Larger than most ground-covering types, it forms a 30 cm mound and flowers well in summer, even in dry conditions. Ideal for mass planting amongst stones with paeonies and crocus. Pink flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is a broad-leaved type. This is also a bushy type with mauve –pink flowers and large round leaves, which are strongly flavoured. Fresh leaves and flowers can be picked as required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are bursting with flavour and used in stews, soups, sauces, dressings, and flavour meats. If the leaves are to be dried, the plants should be harvested in early and late summer just before the flowers open, and the leaves should be dried quickly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves, especially the essential oil in them, are antiseptic, deodorant, disinfectant, and expectorant. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year, or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation notes will be supplied with a seed packet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll information provided on this listing is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32866082816090,"sku":"H-B107","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/thyme-lemon-wild-seeds-984646.jpg?v=1700727485"},{"product_id":"thyme-winter-seeds","title":"Thyme - Winter seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyme (Winter Thyme) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePack: 300 seeds, 2g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard winter-hardy thyme which adds good flavour to any dishes. The plant produces a large yield of leaves and stands tall for its unique position in the classic culinary and ornamental herb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant produces small, round to needle-shaped evergreen leaves on woody stems. Mulch the plant in cold winter climates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible Flowers: The flowers are small but have a mild thyme flavour. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pack: 300 seeds","offer_id":45854072602936,"sku":"H-B109","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":45854072635704,"sku":"BW-H-B109_2g","price":7.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/thyme-winter-seeds-297278.jpg?v=1700727487"},{"product_id":"thyme-french-seeds","title":"Thyme - French seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyme - French - 100 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Thyme is a herbal powerhouse that can easily handle the coldest temperatures! This shrub-like herb has grey-green leaves, a spicy aroma, and bold floral and earthy flavours reminiscent of rosemary. French Thyme adds depth and complexity to all dishes while preserving their flavour. French Thyme flowers copiously during the warm season, reaching their peak before winter's frigid conditions arrive. During this blooming period, it presents vibrant violet buds and continues seeding until freeze-over occurs. When spring returns, so too do French Thyme in all of its glory! Let this remarkable perennial herb take your culinary creations to new heights!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo if you're looking to enhance the taste of any meal, on its own or mixed into other ingredients - give French Thyme a try! Its delicate flavour and aroma work wonders for soups, vegetables and seafood dishes, adding a unique floral and earthy spice to your drinks! It's also great when braised with meats for extra savoury flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds in spring. Sow by scattering them at the top of potting soil \u0026amp; tamp securely,  then keep warm and evenly moist until germination, taking 2-3 weeks at 18-21°C. Harvest in 90 days. Perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44304120480056,"sku":"H-B130","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/thyme-french-seeds-727763.jpg?v=1677238188"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/collections\/thyme-seeds.oembed","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}