Thyme Seeds, Wild
$3.25
Thymus praecox
The perfect creeping thyme for creating a scented walkway. Can be used for culinary purposes although it has a milder flavor than other thymes. For best growth, sow indoors with light soil cover and transplant to garden. Stratification may improve germination rates.- Planting Information
- How to Grow
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 150000 | n/a | n/a | 1-2 years |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 70-80°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | surface | 2-4" | 500 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 12-20" | 21-28 | Perennial | 3 years |
How to Grow Wild Thyme
Wild thyme is a type of creeping thyme and makes a wonderful ground cover. Wild thyme needs full sun and they like to grow in well-draining soil. If you work primarily with clay soils, amend with sand and organic matter, though thyme can thrive in poor soils. Wild thyme is perennial in many climates so plant it in a location it can spread.
Plant wild thyme from seed in the spring. It can be seeded and grown indoors to be transplanted or direct seeded outdoors. It tends to be a slow starter so be patient as it germinates and keep it well-watered.
Once established, wild thyme can spread and become woody. It will benefit from pruning that will reinvigorate its growth. Prune back in early spring and again in late summer after the plants finish flowering. In colder climates, consider mulching in the winter with a couple inches or straw to protect it from freezing temperatures. Remove the mulch in early spring.
How to Plant Wild Thyme
Wild thyme seeds are extremely small so when seeding, lightly press three to five seeds into the surface of the soil. You will need to thin them if more than one germinates. Use a high quality seed starting mix and keep your starts evenly watered. This is especially important leading up to germination. Thyme seeds germinate best in 65-75 degrees so you may consider using a heat mat while it’s still cold. Wild thyme will germinate in 14 to 21 days.
When to Plant Wild Thyme
Seed wild thyme indoors eight to twelve weeks before your last frost date. This will ensure it has enough time to germinate and grow before transplanting time.
You can transplant wild thyme outside after the danger of frost has passed and when they have three to four inches of growth on them. Wild thyme can be transplanted into containers or directly in the ground.