Description
Jekka's Thyme
Botanical Name: Thymus ‘Jekka’
The name for this thyme comes from Jekka McVicar the UK’s leading organic herb grower. Her family run herb farm grows over 400 varieties of herbs and boasts the largest collection of culinary and medicinal herbs in the UK.
Jekka’s Thyme is a hardy evergreen perennial that grows to a height of around 10cm. It has mid green aromatic leaves and clusters of small pink flowers in spring to early summer.
This thyme has good culinary flavour. Use the fragrant leaves in fish chicken and vegetable dishes. It is also nice in sautéed mushrooms and in marinades and dressings.
Growing Conditions
Grow in the full sun, in a well drained soil. Regular pruning will encourage lush new growth and help to keep a nice shape.
