Thyme what does it look like

Strip the fresh leaves from the stems and use the leaves as needed, or dry sprigs of leaves using the instructions in the article above. I started an herb garden last year, replacing my vegetables because the wild animals loved my vegetables too much. I use creeping thyme for home made tea and also in my cooking.

When you harvest thyme to use in the cooking, do you only use the leaves or the whole stem? I have a large harvest I could probably sell at my local farmers market ha ha! But for now I'm enjoying it myself but don't know if I'm using it correctly. Right now I pull off the leaves and discard the stem. Also, I have a hard time propagating them I want to place some in my windowsill but they always die out. The only success I had is to deliberately spread the creeping thyme around the garden to get it to grow where I want it because the cuttings always die.

Please help! Thank you all! It's best to remove the leaves from the stem if you are using the herb to season foods at the end of the cooking time or cold dishes. If you are using thyme in soups and dishes that cook for some time you can put sprigs in the pot. The leaves will detach from the stems during cooking and you can remove the stems before serving.

To propagate thyme use cuttings from fresh new, green growth and dip the cut end into rooting hormone before putting the cuttings into soil. Is it ok to plant lemon thyme in my garden bed with my veggies?

Or will it spread like wildfire and overtake the veggie garden. Thyme spreads nicely and yes, it can be invasive though not as much as mint! If you are concerned, it would be better to planting in a container.

I have thyme still growing from three years ago. I didn't expect it to survive the harsh winters here in New York. But they're thriving. And so is last years cilantro.

My question is, are they still good to eat? I also have Brussels sprouts and broccoli that I planted in the fall and never got to harvest. They're also thriving now. Should I keep them? Or plant new seeds? Thanks if anyone can help.. If you have old sprigs of thyme you may want to prune them back so that the plant will send up new growth this spring.

The cilantro will probably develop flowers and then go to seed quickly when the warmer weather arrives. Plant some cilantro seeds for fresh new cilantro leaves. You can harvest your Brussels sprouts and broccoli any time.

Leave the plants in the ground for more sprouts and broccoli side shoots to grow. Eric I am also in NY. Did you direct sow your seed? How much sun does your space get? How long did it take to germinate? I've direct sowed some and am now wondering whether to wait and see or just plant something else. I recently planted thyme seeds in trays for indoor germination. I had real difficulty avoiding dropping the seeds in clusters as they are so very tiny.

Any advice on the best way to get an even distribution? This is a good question. Thyme seeds are indeed tiny! First, we would water before sowing fine seeds so they don't get washed away.

When your seeds are very fine, open the packet over a piece of white paper. Then gently brush the seeds off the paper. You could also moisten the tip of a toothpick and use it to lift each seed. Once the seed is in the soil, we would just press it down gently so it's not buried too deeply.

I have just started to garden and am questioning if I should harvest the English Thyme before it buds or after? I cannot grow thyme to save my life!!! I've tried creeping, English, German and I don't know what else?! I grow it in pots on the deck.

I water it, it rots, I don't, it dries up What am I doing wrong??? Thyme seems to thrive in pebbly environments. Think rock garden. When you grow in a container, put gravel at the bottom.

Use a shallow, wide container so it's more horizontal than vertical. Use potting soil that does not contain peat. And also add a thin layer of light gravel on the soil surface. Basically, your soil needs to have access to water at all times but drain quickly and be very loose, not rich or dense. The stems are usually a light brownish-yellow. When dried , the leaves become darker grayish green and the stems take on a darker brown.

Thyme is typically used in savory dishes like braised or roasted meat, vegetables, or fish , as well as in savory baking. It can also be used to add flavor and depth to marinades, soups and stocks, cocktail elements, and teas.

Dozens of varieties are available, but those interested in the best culinary thymes have only a handful of choices.

Those best for flavor, as well as ease of use, are the low-growing, shrubby ones known as English, French, lemon , or winter thyme. Thyme thrives in full sun and loves heat. If you are growing in a pot indoors, plant near a sunny window. Really, the more you trim your thyme , the more it grows. Cut fresh stems in the morning, leaving behind tough, woody portions. Leave behind at least five inches of growth, so that the plant can still flourish.

Regular pruning not only encourages more growth, but also promotes a more rounded shape. The most common reasons for thyme dying are: Thyme has root rot or fungal disease due to consistently damp soil. Thyme that is drooping and turning yellow because of damp soils or excess nitrogen in the soil due to additional fertilizer.

If you are growing in a pot indoors, plant near a sunny window. Really, the more you trim your thyme , the more it grows. Cut fresh stems in the morning, leaving behind tough, woody portions. Leave behind at least five inches of growth, so that the plant can still flourish. Regular pruning not only encourages more growth, but also promotes a more rounded shape.

The most common reasons for thyme dying are: Thyme has root rot or fungal disease due to consistently damp soil. Thyme that is drooping and turning yellow because of damp soils or excess nitrogen in the soil due to additional fertilizer.

Thyme plant that is turning brown, dry and dying back. Commonly used for cooking, thyme is considered safe when used in normal food amounts. It also appears to be well-tolerated in dietary supplement forms.

However, the overconsumption of thyme may cause upset stomach, cramps, headaches, and dizziness. In some people, it can cause digestive system upset, headache, or dizziness.

Fresh and dried thyme is generally safe to eat or drink as a refreshing tea , but it is not interchangeable with thyme essential oil. Essential oils are highly concentrated and can be toxic in their undiluted form.