Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Herb Thyme
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Quantity
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50 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Herb Thyme Seeds? — Crop Overview
Herb Thyme (తైమ్ | अजवायन के पत्ते / थाइम | தைம்) is a warm-season aromatic herb grown across India for its flavorful leaves used in cooking, herbal teas, and medicinal uses. It is widely valued in modern kitchens and herbal farming. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, thyme is ideal for terrace gardening and small-scale herb cultivation. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Herb Thyme — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.15–0.3 kg per plant / 15–25 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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High — thrives in dry and low-water conditions
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Nutrition
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Rich in antioxidants, iron, and vitamin C
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh leaves for kitchen + dried herb for sale
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting herb — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Herb Thyme
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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5.6 g
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Dietary Fiber
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14 g
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Iron
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17 mg
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Vitamin C
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160 mg
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Calories
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101 kcal
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How to Grow Herb Thyme Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained sandy loam soil / pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Seedling tray / container / direct sow
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Seed Rate
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0.5–1 kg per acre / pinch per pot
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Spacing
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25 × 30 cm
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Irrigation
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Low — drought-tolerant, avoid overwatering
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost preferred — supports natural farming
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, spider mites — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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60–80 days; harvest leaves before flowering for best aroma
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Sowing Calendar for Herb Thyme — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August (well-drained soil needed)
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August–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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April–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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60–80 days after sow
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Herb Thyme — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Thymus vulgaris
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Telugu Name
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తైమ్ (Thyme)
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Hindi Name
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थाइम / अजवायन पत्ती
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Tamil Name
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தைம்
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Crop Type
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Herb / Medicinal plant
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Sowing Season
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Kharif / Rabi / Summer
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Germination
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10–20 days
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Days to Harvest
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60–80 days
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Drought Tolerance
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High
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial herb farming
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Herb Thyme Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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తైమ్ (Thyme)
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Tamil Nadu
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தைம் (Thyme)
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Karnataka
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ತೈಮ್ (Thyme)
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Maharashtra
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थाइम
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Gujarat
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થાઇમ
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North India
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थाइम / अजवायन पत्ती
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West Bengal
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থাইম
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Odisha
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ଥାଇମ
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Kerala
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തൈം
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Why Buy Herb Thyme Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Herb Thyme Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Herb Thyme in Telugu?
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తైమ్ (Thyme)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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October–February and February–March
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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70%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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