{"product_id":"thyme","title":"Thyme Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme is the herb garden's most indispensable member—its small, highly aromatic dark blue-green leaves carry a bold, earthy fragrance that is the backbone of French, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines. This highly fragrant heirloom variety produces large quantities of aromatic leaves that dry beautifully for year-round use and release their perfume into the garden with every passing breeze. A beautiful, drought-tolerant perennial that asks almost nothing while giving abundantly for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost—thyme germinates slowly and benefits from a heat mat. Transplant after last frost to a full-sun location with excellent drainage. Trim plants after flowering to keep them compact and productive. Once established, thyme is extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (Zones 5–9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⅛ inch — barely cover; needs some light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to First Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–90 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — drought tolerant; excellent drainage required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (slow germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seattle Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46616752423101,"sku":"sku-39686497009872","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/8205\/5613\/files\/thyme_2021__85015.png?v=1775749651","url":"https:\/\/bhhec.com\/products\/thyme","provider":"Black Hills Health Retreat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}