Growing Thyme

In my garden I have the Lemon Thyme variety. This is not the most commonly used Thyme out there. Thymus vulgaris is the most common variety of Thyme and is the one most frequently used in cooking. Lemon Thyme has a very lemony flavor. I once used a sprig for cooking chick peas which were later used in a hummus recipe. 

Thyme is a perennial which likes sandy soil. This plant does not like to be crowded in, so give it plenty of space to grow. It thrives in full sunlight. I attained my thyme as a cultivar from the market. Thyme can also be easily grown from seeds. You can plant them directly in the soil in either spring or fall. They can also be started indoors in flats. This plant self seeds quite easily generally depending on the species. Cultivars can easily be propagated by cuttings.

Thyme is a warming herb which soothes the upper respiratory system. An infusion can be made to soothe a sore throat. It is an herb which in witchcraft is used to give the practitioner bravery. Historically soldiers took it as a charm to bestow bravery upon them in battle. It can also be placed under your pillow to prevent nightmares. This is a custom which has been passed down to us from the middle ages.