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German Thyme — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: German Thyme
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-95days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Very slow to germinate. Easier to propagate from cuttings.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil, tolerates poor soils
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Small gray-green leaves
Size: Leaves 1/4 inch long
Shape: Tiny oval leaves on woody stems
Flavour: Strong, earthy, and slightly minty with hints of clove and camphor

In the kitchen

European cuisine, roasted meats, vegetables, soups, stews, herb blends, drying for winter use

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites in hot weather, generally pest resistant
Diseases: Root rot if overwatered, generally disease resistant
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very hardy and low maintenance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CabbageThyme repels cabbage worms and flea beetles that damage brassicas

TomatoesThyme deters tomato hornworms and may improve tomato flavor

EggplantHelps repel flea beetles and other pests that attack eggplant

StrawberriesThyme enhances strawberry flavor and repels harmful insects

LavenderBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and attract beneficial pollinators

RosemaryCompatible Mediterranean herbs with similar water and soil needs

CarrotsThyme helps deter carrot flies and other root vegetable pests

BeansThyme repels bean beetles and other legume pests

Avoid

CucumberThyme's strong oils may inhibit cucumber growth and development

MintAggressive mint can overwhelm thyme and compete for nutrients

CilantroDifferent water requirements and cilantro may bolt quickly near aromatic thyme

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 101
Protein (g): 5.56
Fat (g): 1.68
Carbohydrate (g): 24.4
Fibre (g): 14
Vitamin A (µg): 238
Vitamin C (mg): 160
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.348
Folate (µg): 45
Calcium (mg): 405
Iron (mg): 17.4
Magnesium (mg): 160
Phosphorus (mg): 106
Potassium (mg): 609
Zinc (mg): 1.81

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

German Thyme

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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