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Orange Thyme — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Orange Thyme
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-95days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost date

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining loam or sandy soil, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Gray-green
Shape: Narrow, upright branching foliage
Flavour: Sweet citrus flavor with subtle herbal notes, distinctly less pungent than common thyme varieties.

In the kitchen

Seasoning meats and poultry, infusing oils and vinegars, herbal teas, Mediterranean cuisine, desserts and citrus pairings

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
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
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

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

RosemarySimilar growing conditions, both repel cabbage moths and carrot flies

LavenderAttracts beneficial pollinators and repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes

CabbageOrange thyme repels cabbage worms and flea beetles that attack brassicas

TomatoesThyme deters hornworms and may improve tomato flavor and growth

StrawberriesThyme repels worms and ants that can damage strawberry plants

EggplantHelps repel flea beetles and other pests that commonly attack eggplant

OreganoCompatible Mediterranean herbs that attract beneficial insects and repel pests

SageBoth prefer similar dry conditions and help repel cabbage moths together

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which inhibits growth of many herbs including thyme

MintAggressive spreader that can overwhelm and compete with thyme for space

CilantroPrefers cooler, moister conditions that conflict with thyme's Mediterranean needs

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.

Orange Thyme

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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