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German Thyme

Herb

Thymus vulgaris

Overview
German Thyme is a classic heirloom herb variety prized for its robust, earthy flavor profile with subtle hints of mint, clove, and camphor. This hardy perennial produces fine, needle-like foliage on compact woody stems and reaches maturity in 90-95 days. A defining characteristic is its exceptional cold hardiness and ability to thrive in poor, sandy, or rocky soils with minimal care. Its strong, complex flavor makes it particularly valuable for culinary applications in soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and herbal tea blends. Generally pest-resistant, though spider mites may appear in intense heat.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Very slow to germinate. Easier to propagate from cuttings.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites in hot weather, generally pest resistant. Common diseases: Root rot if overwatered, generally disease resistant.