<tc>Wild Thyme [Thymus pulegioides]</tc>
<tc>Wild Thyme [Thymus pulegioides]</tc>
The perennial wild thyme is a hardy wild spice and medicinal plant that has been used as medicine since ancient times. In medicine it is used for respiratory diseases, administered as a tea, syrup, drops or as an inhalation. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting the flowers and leaves.
Description
Wild thyme is a perennial wild spice and medicinal plant from the Mediterranean region. The evergreen perennial was already used in ancient Egypt for mummification and as a medicinal herb. In the 11th century, the species was spread in Europe by wandering Benedictine monks. The hardy plant has dark green, egg-shaped and broad leaves that hardly become woody. The plants form creeping runners, which is why they are often used as fragrant lawns and like to grow in dry, stony locations and form flat cushions. The taste is mild and very similar to "Thymus vulgaris". The leaves smell aromatic and often turn dark red. It produces numerous pink to violet flowers that are a real delight for bees. It is an old medicinal plant from antiquity and the Middle Ages and is still preferred to thyme as a medicine today. Wild thyme is used especially for respiratory diseases - it is offered as a tea, syrup, drops or as an inhalation.
General information
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Life cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 100 days
Plant height approx.: 25 cm
Root type: Deep and shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: Low
Water requirements: Low
Winter hardiness: Up to -22°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, sandy, loamy, humus, slightly calcareous
pH value: 7 to 8
Sowing and planting information
Germination type: Light germinator
Sowing depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 18-22 °C
Germination time: 7-21 days
Plant and row spacing: 25x25 cm
Germination ability of seeds: 2-3 years
Mixed culture
Optimal mixed culture: Wild strawberries, Rosemary, Sage
Unfavorable mixed culture: Marigold, Basil
Sowing by climate zone
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Direct sowing from February to November is recommended. The plants should ideally be in a sunny location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Direct sowing from March to June is recommended. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.
General recommendations
Direct sowing is recommended. After germination, thin out the plants to the specified plant spacing.
Wild thyme ideally prefers a soil that is moderately nutrient-rich, dry to moist, permeable and sandy, containing loam and humus. It does not tolerate waterlogging.
Additional tips
In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock flour is recommended.
Type of propagation
Propagation occurs via seeds or cuttings.
Plant care
Loosened, nutrient-rich soil is sufficient. No fertilization necessary.
Other names
Botanical names: Thymus pulegioides
English names: Broad-leaved thyme, Wild thyme, Lemon thyme
German names: Wilder Thymian, Quendel
Portuguese names: Serpilho
Spanish names: Thymian más salvaje
French names: Thymien sauvage
Origin
Country: Portugal
Sustainability - Open-pollinated and reproducible seeds Quality - High germination rate and high-yielding healthy plants Quality controls - seeds are checked for germination at regular intervals