Thyme seeds

Thyme

Thyme is best cultivated in a hot, sunny location with well-drained soil. It is sold both fresh and dried. The fresh form is more flavourful, but storage life is rarely more than a week. The fresh form is more flavourful, but storage life is rarely more than a week. Depending on how it is used in a dish, the whole sprig may be used, or the leaves removed and the stems discarded.