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Silver Thyme — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Silver Thyme
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

120-150days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z7–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start from seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or propagate from cuttings or division. Seeds need light to germinate.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil, tolerates poor soil
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 12-15 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Gray-green leaves with bright silver-white margins
Size: 0.25 inch small, narrow leaves
Shape: Tiny oval leaves with distinctive white variegated edges, low spreading habit
Flavour: Classic thyme flavor - earthy, minty, and slightly floral with aromatic intensity

In the kitchen

Mediterranean dishes, roasted meats, herb butter, tea, seasoning blends, marinades

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites in hot, dry conditions, root rot if overwatered
Diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soil, generally very disease resistant
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very hardy and pest resistant

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.

RosemarySimilar growing conditions, both repel cabbage moths and carrot flies

LavenderCompatible Mediterranean herbs that deter pests and attract pollinators

CabbageThyme repels cabbage worms and flea beetles that damage brassicas

TomatoesThyme deters hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

StrawberriesThyme repels ants and improves strawberry flavor and growth

CarrotsThyme repels carrot rust flies and other root vegetable pests

EggplantThyme deters flea beetles that commonly attack eggplant leaves

OreganoCompatible Mediterranean herbs with similar care needs and pest-repelling properties

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most herbs including thyme

MintAggressive spreader that competes for space and nutrients, different water needs

CilantroRequires more water and different growing conditions than drought-tolerant 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.

Silver 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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