Wild Thyme is tolerant of frosts once established, however seedlings and young plants are susceptible. Wild Thyme shouldn't need any additional fertiliser once established however you can use an organic liquid fertiliser as needed if the leaves show signs of a nutrient deficiency. Consider growing Wild Thyme in raised garden beds or pots if your soil is too swamp, compacted or heavy with clay. Ensure your soil is free draining prior to sowing Wild Thyme, dig lots of organic matter including compost, worm castings and well-rotted animal manures through your garden beds to improve your soil structure and provide your plants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth.
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Wild Thyme grows best in full sun but it will also tolerate light shade. Wild Thyme can be planted as a companion plant for cabbages and other brassicas, its scent will help to repel cabbage moths and butterflies. If you keep beehives you should plant a few Wild Thyme plants nearby as the pollen collected from flowers will impart a flavour onto their honey. Wild Thyme also produces masses of small pink flower clusters that attract bees and other beneficial insect pollinators to your garden. Wild Thyme is a low-growing, compact ground-cover and can be planted as a productive alternative to lawn in areas of your yard that receive limited foot traffic, as an added bonus it'll release a wonderful scent when stepped on. Wild Thyme can also be steeped in boiling water with honey added as a home remedy for alleviating sore throats and colds. Wild Thyme can be dried for longer term storage and will retain most of its flavour.
Wild Thyme pairs well with beef, lamb, cabbage and salads. Wild Thyme is milder in flavour than regular thyme and has a subtle, dry aroma and herbal flavour. This is an open-pollinated variety meaning you can save the seeds and they'll grow the same as the parent plant. Wild Thyme is native to most of Europe and parts of Northern Africa. Common Names: Wild Thyme, Creeping Thyme, Breckland Thyme
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