Thyme French Thyme, English Thyme, Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, German Thyme, Winter Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Thyme belongs to the Thymus genus. Thyme is also known as French Thyme, English Thyme, Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, German Thyme, Winter Thyme

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Thyme belongs to the Thymus genus.

How to grow and keep Thyme happy

How to sow and germinate Thyme

How to transplant Thyme

How to harvest Thyme

Companion plants for Thyme

These plants will grow well with Thyme:

Repellent plants for Thyme

These plants will not grow well with Thyme so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Thyme pests

These pests are known to attack Thyme plants:

Common Thyme diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Thyme plants:

How long does Thyme take to grow?

These estimates for how long Thyme takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

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Thyme Etymology

The name Thymus derives from the Greek thyo, to perfume. The botanical epithet is from the Latin vulgaris meaning “common”

Thyme Folklore

Other names for Thyme

French Thyme, English Thyme, Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, German Thyme, Winter Thyme

Thymus vulgaris L.

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