Thyme, German Winter (Organic)

German Winter Thyme is a hardy perennial herb celebrated for its bold, savory aroma and culinary versatility. This variety produces small, dark green leaves that are packed with flavor, making them suited to seasoning soups, roasts, sauces, and marinades. The compact plants grow to about 8-12 inches tall, making them suited to herb gardens, borders, or containers. Regular harvesting of leaves encourages fresh growth and ensures continuous flavor throughout the growing season. German Winter Thyme is low-maintenance and highly adaptable, making it a favorite for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
• Plant type: Perennial
• Growth habit: Low Growing
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: German Winter Thyme is a hardy perennial herb known for its bold, savory aroma and culinary versatility.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 60-70°F
• Planting Depth: 1/16"
• Germination: 21-28 Days
• Height At Maturity: 8"-12"
• Days To Maturity: 90-100 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 6"-12"

Match Thyme, German Winter (Organic) to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

German Winter Thyme is low-maintenance and highly adaptable, making it a favorite for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

This winter hardy variety has attractive tiny lavender flowers.

It's aromatic leaves are used in sauces, soups, and stews.

Before sowing Thyme, German Winter (Organic), review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Use a dated label for Thyme, German Winter (Organic) and compare actual emergence, growth, and harvest or bloom timing with the ranges in the current record. Local soil, temperature, light, moisture, and planting date can shift results. Keep observations with the remaining packet so the next sowing can be adjusted without replacing product-specific measurements with a universal calendar.

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