culinary thyme
thymus serpyllum

days to maturity: 90 days
plant spacing: 1 per square foot
sunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours
look out for: overwatering causing rotting
harvest notes: prune off whole branches at base
seasons: fall, winter, spring
perennial

Thyme is another culinary herb that makes bringing fresh flavor to the kitchen an easy process. While it thrives in hot conditions and loves full sun, it also hates humidity and being damp, so its not the best suited plant to grow in Miami. That being said, we have seen plent of thyme plants thrive here if treated properly. Plant thyme in both containers and within the garden. In order to obtain the best and most potent flavor, harvest thyme just before the plant flowers. Thyme is one of those herbs, like oregano or sage, which tastes great both fresh and dried. Clip a few sprigs as needed and also give your plants a  nice haircut every now and then when they get too big and dry your harvest in a dehydrator in put the oven on low.