{"title":"Thyme","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"thyme-german-winter","title":"Thyme 'German Winter'","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3181\/9838\/files\/bdriorganicsmall.jpg?v=1757492608\"\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1659\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19iuoty\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1369\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic winter-hardy culinary thyme with exceptional flavour and aroma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jkrq5k\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1460\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong, heavily branched plants produce abundant harvests of aromatic evergreen foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"145nius\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1563\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent companion plant, attracting bees and beneficial insects to orchards and vegetable gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nmu5pc\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1659\" data-is-last-node=\"\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for fresh or dried use, borders, rockeries, containers and Mediterranean-style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"350\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eGerman Winter Thyme \u003c\/strong\u003e is the classic garden thyme, prized for its exceptional flavour, reliability and outstanding winter hardiness. Forming a dense, low-growing evergreen shrub, it produces masses of aromatic foliage on heavily branched stems, providing abundant harvests throughout the growing season.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eIts complex flavour combines warm, earthy notes with hints of pine, citrus and gentle sweetness, making it one of the most versatile culinary herbs. Fresh or dried, the leaves complement roasted vegetables, poultry, lamb, soups, stews, marinades and herb blends, retaining their flavour exceptionally well after drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eIn the garden, German Winter Thyme is as valuable as it is beautiful. During flowering, the delicate blooms are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent companion plant in orchards, vegetable gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes. The dense evergreen foliage also makes an attractive edging plant, thriving in borders, raised beds, containers and rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor centuries, thyme has been treasured as both a culinary and traditional medicinal herb. Herbalist Anne McIntyre describes it as one of the classic household herbs, valued for supporting respiratory and digestive health and long appreciated for its naturally aromatic essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eA drought-tolerant perennial once established, \u003cem\u003eGerman Winter Thyme\u003c\/em\u003e performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. In colder climates, a light winter mulch will help protect plants during severe frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible Flowers: The flowers are small, but have a mild thyme flavour. Use the flowers in potato dishes and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED COUNT: 100 approx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: Lot#23M305 94% MAY 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSeed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSowing\u003cbr\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eDays to\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eTender\u003cbr\u003ePerennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eSun \/ Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e15-20cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e30-40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003eBarely cover \/   Keep moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e14-21 days\u003cbr\u003e@ 18-21\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-c3ow\"\u003e90-95 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPLANT (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds in flats 8-10 weeks before transplanting in warmed soil when threat of frost has passed. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium and cover with a thin layer of soil mix. Keep moist until germination. Transplant to individual containers or soil blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when plants have 4 true leaves. Harden off when a good root system has formed.  Transplant outside and space 15-20cm apart, in rows 30-45cm apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch off growing tips of upright growing varieties to make bushier plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cut for fresh use once the plants have become established. Entire plants can be harvested when flowers are in the bud stage. 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