Thyme For Microgreens Organic

Organic Thyme Microgreens

Those beautiful, small leaves and delicate stems are packed full of vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium as well as folic acid and beta carotene. 

It adds colour and an earthy flavour to dishes, best suited to be added raw. It is used in soups, sauces, stocks, and marinades as well as an addition to egg dishes, meats, seafood and salads.

Growing instructions 

• Sprinkle the seeds over a tray of compost and press down gently. You can cover with a fine layer of compost but it is not necessary.
• It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there are no pathogens present.
• Keep the compost moist (but not soaking).
• Cover for about 5 to 8 days, keep in darkness.
• Best kept at a steady temperature of about 20°C. You should see signs of germination after a few days.
• Thume is a slow growing microgreen - can be cut after about 20 to 30 days but waiting longer will let true leaves develop fully.