THYME
THYME
(Plant heights are given at maturity)
English Thyme
(German Thyme, Winter Thyme) - Thymus
vulgaris - Perennial -
Culinary
- The most commonly used thyme. Broad dark green leaves;
vigorous
plant. Full sun; plant height: 12-15in.
| #821 Packet, $3.50 each,
Approximately 100 seeds |
|
| #P821 Plant 3in
pot $10.00 |
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Orange Thyme - Thymus fragrantissima - Perennial-
Culinary
- A citrus flavor perfect with fish or vegetables.
Walk-on plant
Hardy to -40F (-40C)
| #5303 Packet, $3.50 each,
Approximately 50 seeds |
|
Mother of Thyme
- Thymus serpyllum - Perennial - Culinary - A creeping form
with
salmon-pink
blooms covering a dense ground covering carpet.
Vigorous and
spreads
evenly. Hardy to -40F (-40C)
| #3614 Packet, $3.50 each,
Approximately 100 seeds |
|
| #P3614 Plant
3in pot $10.00 |
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Red Creeping
Thyme - Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' - Perennial
- Culinary - Spreading
variety
makes a pretty ground cover, forming a dense flat mat on the
ground.
In summer, the plants are covered with bright magenta blooms,
and in
the
autumn, the foliage turns a lovely bronze-red. Hardy to -40F
(-40C)
| #3199 Packet, $3.50 each,
Approximately 100 seeds |
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| #P3199 Plant
3in pot $10.00 |
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TIPS: DRYING HERBS FOR STORAGE
Cut leaf herbs such as oregano,
basil, and thyme
at
their prime for drying, before they have gone to seed.
Other herbs like chamomile
should be harvested after blooming. One easy drying method is
to tie
small bunches with rubber bands or string (the rubber band will
contract as the branches dehydrate; but may deteriorate in the sun) and
hang them in a sunny spot with good air circulation. The rafters of a
garage or barn can also be used if there is adequate ventilation.
Screen drying is done by spreading the leaves or flowers
on a wire
screen and placed in the sun. Herbs can also be dried in the oven at a
very low temperature or hung over a heat source. When the leaves are
dry, strip them from the stems and store in a glass fruit jar
or other
sealable container to keep out moisture and their taste fresh.
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