Thyme seeds

Common name: Thyme Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris Original habitat of the plant: Its original habitat dates back to the Mediterranean Basin. Plant description: Thyme is a perennial shrub, evergreen, with small leaves that are grayish-green or silvery in color, and it lives for 5-6 years. It has many branches that cover the ground and reaches a height of about 12 cm upright. The stems are woody, with gray ribs covered with hairs that are brown in color. The small simple leaves are inversely rhomboid-shaped. The flowers are in cluster inflorescences, either blue or pink. The plant height is about 50 cm, bearing small capsule-like fruits with many small seeds. The volatile oil is found in oil glands scattered on the underside of the leaves. It has a strong aromatic scent and a slightly spicy bitter taste. Plant benefits: • Grown to stabilize the soil and prevent desertification. • Grown as animal fodder. • Contains a high percentage of aromatic oils. • Used in ancient medicine. • Has multiple health benefits. Suitable environment for the plant: • Grows in various fertile, well-drained, and ventilated soils. • Thrives in rich, light yellow, well-drained lands. • Tolerates drought and different temperatures. • Tolerates frost and cold. • Sensitive to strong winds. • Prefers to grow in direct sunlight, but also grows in shaded areas. Method of plant cultivation: • Seeds are planted in spring. • Prepare the place where thyme seeds will be planted by smoothing the soil and dividing it into small beds. • Make rows or lines with 30 cm spacing between each row. • Place the seeds on the prepared rows or lines. • Leave a spacing of 7 to 10 cm between each seed. • Seedlings will grow after a few weeks.