SUTTONS England Thyme Common

Sow thinly direct into finely raked moist warm soil covering lightly Germination 7 to 21 days Thin seedlings to 30cm between plants Alternatively sow in a propagator indoors transfer seedlings into post and grow on prior to planting out May or June Both leaves and shoots are aromatic To dry thyme for winter use tie and hang bundles in an airy shed or garage when dry rub finely and store in airtight container