{"product_id":"thyme-summer","title":"Thyme Summer Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme Summer Seed produces an aromatic evergreen herb with small grey-green leaves and tiny lilac flowers. This summer type is noted in the source copy as spicier than most other thyme, making it a useful culinary herb for sunny South African gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView Our Detailed Grow Guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-and-caring-for-thyme\"\u003eThyme Grow Guide for South African Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen perennial culinary herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Thymus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Summer thyme \/ garden thyme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Start seed in warm, bright conditions and avoid cold, wet starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun and warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Surface sow and cover with a thin layer of seed mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Around 15 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 14-21 days at 18-21 C; keep evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-45 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 10 g raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil with a neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Thyme Summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery aromatic small grey-green leaves for cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny lilac flowers add charm and can help support garden biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen habit keeps the herb garden useful through much of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource copy notes this summer type is spicier than most other thyme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established and well suited to Southern African conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Thyme Summer in herb gardens, sunny borders, rockery-style beds or containers. Use it fresh or dried with roasted vegetables, meats, breads, sauces, marinades and Mediterranean-style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse very well-drained soil or potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply when the soil begins to dry, but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the plant sit in wet soil, as thyme dislikes waterlogged roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune regularly to keep plants healthy and encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest in the morning for good flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"10 g raw seed","offer_id":46149892046984,"sku":"674702-S010GR","price":243.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/11HER-5991_sm_d4863a57-500a-4920-bdd4-b2dda306ded5.jpg?v=1782892918","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/thyme-summer","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}