{"product_id":"thymus-vulgaris-winter-thyme-seeds","title":"Winter English thyme - 1000 seeds (Thymus vulgaris)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Thyme'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Hardy evergreen culinary herb with intensely aromatic foliage\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Thyme' is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb producing small, intensely fragrant leaves on compact, woody stems. Its classic savoury thyme flavour is particularly valuable in the kitchen, where the leaves can be used fresh or dried to season roasted vegetables, meats, soups, sauces, stuffings and Mediterranean dishes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    Naturally adapted to sunny, dry conditions, Winter Thyme develops into a compact evergreen sub-shrub that can provide aromatic foliage throughout much of the year. It is excellent for herb gardens, containers, raised beds and dry Mediterranean-style planting, while its small summer flowers provide a useful nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Strong, classic thyme aroma and savoury flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Leaves can be harvested fresh or dried for later use\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Hardy perennial returning year after year\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Evergreen aromatic foliage provides year-round garden interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Nectar-rich flowers are valuable to bees and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Kitchen herb gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Patio containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Mediterranean-style planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Dry and sunny garden areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May, surface sow onto moist seed compost\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, after hardening off\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, surface sow once conditions have warmed\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–October; established plants can be harvested more lightly at other times\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy evergreen perennial sub-shrub\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20°C (59–68°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–28 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow, gently press seeds onto the compost – do not cover\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – light is required for reliable germination\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost lightly and consistently moist during germination; avoid waterlogging\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sharply drained, neutral to alkaline soil; well suited to sandy, gritty or chalky conditions\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm (8–12 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Surface sow the tiny seeds and do not cover them with compost, as thyme requires light for successful germination.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Avoid overwatering seedlings; thyme is particularly vulnerable to damping-off when young and performs much better in free-draining compost.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Do not enrich the soil heavily. Thyme naturally performs well in relatively lean, free-draining conditions, while excessive fertility can encourage softer growth.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Harvest leafy shoots before or around the beginning of flowering when growing primarily for culinary use, and dry surplus stems for winter use.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Good winter drainage is more important than rich soil or frequent watering; avoid waterlogged ground, particularly during cold UK winters.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528919744850,"sku":"9014 - Winter thyme","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/9014.jpg?v=1757935776","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/thymus-vulgaris-winter-thyme-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}