Description
Thyme is a tiny, low-growing shrub that is typically grown as an annual but can also thrive as an evergreen perennial in warm climates. Simple, opposing leaves with shapes ranging from circular to linear are borne by somewhat woody stalks. The stems bear whorls of the tiny tubular blooms, which are frequently purple or white in colour.
Varieties
Here are a few often planted kinds of thyme if you want something a little different from common thyme (T. vulgaris):
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Aureus’, or golden lemon thyme: This thyme has golden, variegated leaves and a real lemon aroma in addition to the minty characteristic of thyme.
Thymus pseudolanuginosus, sometimes known as woolly thyme, forms a soft, flat, cascading carpet that looks lovely in rock gardens. It is utilised for landscaping, such as growing in patio cracks, rather than for cooking because it has no aroma.
Thymus herba-barona, sometimes known as caraway thyme, is a low-growing variety with pale pink blooms and a caraway-like aroma.
Creeps Thyme (Thymus praecox): This type, which has flowers in pink, magenta, lavender, or white, grows as a low mat that is barely two to three inches tall, staying true to its name. It serves as a common ground cover.
Uses
Foods including fish, eggs, meats, sauces, chicken, soups, cheeses, vegetables,and pastas are all flavoured with it.
Nutrition
Fresh thyme has the following nutritional value per teaspoon:
0.8 calories and 0.2 g of carbohydrates.
0.1 g of fiber
Cultivation
In a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil, thyme grows nicely. It is frequently planted in the spring and then grows to be a perennial. It can grow through seed, cuttings, or division of the rooted parts of the plant. It thrives in dry environments. The plant can tolerate extremely cold temperatures and thrives natively at mountain altitudes.
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