Thyme French, also known as Thymus vulgaris or Summer Thyme, is a perennial herb native to southern Europe and northern Africa. This variety offers a bushy, spreading habit of 6-12" tall and 18-30" wide, with lavender flowers in spring. Its narrow, aromatic foliage is more grey and sweet than English Thyme. This herb resists deer, attracts pollinators, and is essential to French cuisine. Flourishing in full sun with regular water, Thyme's fresh, earthy flavor comes through, whether freshly cut or dried, nicely enhancing meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and soups. Enjoy this low-maintenance plant in a patio container, herb garden, or landscape border.
Thyme French Selling Tips
Sell Thyme French to customers looking for traditional Thyme for an herb garden. This variety offers many benefits, from attracting pollinators and resisting deer to low-maintenance and flourishing in full sun with regular water. Thyme has many culinary applications and is essential for French cooking, especially in meat, seafood, vegetables, and sauces. It also has preservative and antiseptic properties and is cold-hardy in zone 4-9. Create a French herb garden by growing Thyme alongside Rosemary, Basil, Tarragon, Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, and Lavender.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-18" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water regularly as the plant establishes a healthy root system in the first year.
3. Dry bundles of Thyme by tying several sprigs together and hanging them upside down in a well-ventilated area.
4. Cut the plant back by half after flowering to encourage new growth.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Thyme French, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, low feed (150-200 ppm N), and an Iron supplement to improve foliage color. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies. Thyme isn't prone to disease, but can develop root rot or botrytis in overly wet condition. Pinch once and don't use chemical growth regulators.
Flowering
Lavender flowers bloom in spring.
Pinching
Pinch once, 5-10 days after transplanting.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration to the base of each plant.
Height Control
We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators on herbs.
Pests
You may see whiteflies, aphids, and mealybugs.
Disease
Thyme French isn't prone to disease, however root rot and botrytis can develop in overly wet conditions. Prevent disease in your greenhouse by taking these steps:
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Water less often in cool, humid, or overcast weather.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers so air and sunlight can reach to the soil level of each plant.
Planting Thyme French Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Don't plant this herb in market trays or 1801s, as it will stretch and get insufficient airflow. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Thyme French Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring
Color
Lavender
Habit
Spreading
Height
6-12 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Perennial Zone
4-9
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
Current
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Thyme French, also known as Thymus vulgaris or Summer Thyme, is a perennial herb native to southern Europe and northern Africa. This variety offers a bushy, spreading habit of 6-12" tall and 18-30" wide, with lavender flowers in spring. Its narrow, aromatic foliage is more grey and sweet than English Thyme. This herb resists deer, attracts pollinators, and is essential to French cuisine. Flourishing in full sun with regular water, Thyme's fresh, earthy flavor comes through, whether freshly cut or dried, nicely enhancing meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and soups. Enjoy this low-maintenance plant in a patio container, herb garden, or landscape border.
Thyme French Selling Tips
Sell Thyme French to customers looking for traditional Thyme for an herb garden. This variety offers many benefits, from attracting pollinators and resisting deer to low-maintenance and flourishing in full sun with regular water. Thyme has many culinary applications and is essential for French cooking, especially in meat, seafood, vegetables, and sauces. It also has preservative and antiseptic properties and is cold-hardy in zone 4-9. Create a French herb garden by growing Thyme alongside Rosemary, Basil, Tarragon, Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, and Lavender.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-18" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water regularly as the plant establishes a healthy root system in the first year.
3. Dry bundles of Thyme by tying several sprigs together and hanging them upside down in a well-ventilated area.
4. Cut the plant back by half after flowering to encourage new growth.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Thyme French, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, low feed (150-200 ppm N), and an Iron supplement to improve foliage color. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies. Thyme isn't prone to disease, but can develop root rot or botrytis in overly wet condition. Pinch once and don't use chemical growth regulators.
Flowering
Lavender flowers bloom in spring.
Pinching
Pinch once, 5-10 days after transplanting.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration to the base of each plant.
Height Control
We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators on herbs.
Pests
You may see whiteflies, aphids, and mealybugs.
Disease
Thyme French isn't prone to disease, however root rot and botrytis can develop in overly wet conditions. Prevent disease in your greenhouse by taking these steps:
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Water less often in cool, humid, or overcast weather.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers so air and sunlight can reach to the soil level of each plant.
Planting Thyme French Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Don't plant this herb in market trays or 1801s, as it will stretch and get insufficient airflow. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Thyme French Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring
Color
Lavender
Habit
Spreading
Height
6-12 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Perennial Zone
4-9
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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