What kinds of thyme can you eat?

What kinds of thyme can you eat?

Top 10 Thyme Varieties

• Lemon Thyme. I'm starting with my all-time favorite thyme here— lemon thyme looks very similar to English thyme but with a luscious lemon-fresh scent and taste. ...
• Woolly Thyme. ...
• Creeping Pink Thyme. ...
• Elfin Thyme. ...
• Juniper Thyme. ...
• Lavender Thyme. ...
• Italian Oregano Thyme. ...
• Silver Thyme.

Can you eat ornamental thyme?

Silver Edge: A beautiful variety, this thyme selection is primarily ornamental, though it's certainly edible. The small, green leaves are edged in white, making it a real beauty in the garden.

What type of thyme is best for cooking?

Culinary thyme varieties with the best flavor are narrow-leaf French, broadleaf English, lemon thyme and mother-of-thyme, recommends Master Gardener Joyce Schillen of the Oregon State University Extension Service's Jackson County office. The plants have the best flavor just before their flowers open.

What is the difference between thyme and wild thyme?

The Wild Thyme is indigenous to the greater part of the dry land of Europe, though is a great deal less abundant than the Common Thyme so widely cultivated. ... Wild Thyme is a perennial, more thickset than the Garden Thyme, though subject to many varieties, according to the surroundings in which it grows.

What is the most common type of thyme?

While there are a plethora of thyme varieties, here is a list of some of the most common:

• Common thyme (T. vulgaris) – Common thyme has a prostrate form with yellow and variegated foliage available; used in cooking.
• Lemon thyme (T. x. ...
• Woolly thyme (T. ...
• Creeping thyme (T. ...
• Wild thyme (T. ...
• Elfin thyme (T.

What is the best type of thyme?

Top 10 Thyme Varieties

• Lemon Thyme. I'm starting with my all-time favorite thyme here— lemon thyme looks very similar to English thyme but with a luscious lemon-fresh scent and taste. ...
• Woolly Thyme. ...
• Creeping Pink Thyme. ...
• Elfin Thyme. ...
• Juniper Thyme. ...
• Lavender Thyme. ...
• Italian Oregano Thyme. ...
• Silver Thyme.

Can thyme be poisonous?

What toxic components does thyme have? Essential oil of thyme contains high concentrations of thymol and carvacrol, active ingredients of the plant that can be toxic (especially in children), cause allergic reactions and in high doses, it can be neurotoxic.

Is English or German thyme better?

German Thyme has tiny leaves when compared to Common thyme. ... English Thyme is a smaller low growing plant with tiny leaves and an intense flavor. Essential in chowders, and delicious sprinkled on potatoes for roasting. One of the best thymes for culinary use which is why I grow it.

Can lemon thyme be used in cooking?

Lemon thyme is best used fresh. Chop lemon thyme leaves just before use and add at the very end of the cooking process, before they lose flavor and color. Lemon thyme may be added to poultry, seafood, vegetable, marinades, stews, soups, sauces, and stuffing while fresh sprigs of this herb make a lovely garnish.

Is thyme poisonous?

When taken by mouth: Thyme is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in normal food amounts. Thyme is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as medicine for short periods of time. In some people, it can cause digestive system upset, headache, or dizziness.

Which is the best type of thyme to eat?

Transparent Yellow: This variety of thyme has chartreuse foliage and is excellent for both culinary and ornamental uses. It creeps around along the ground and has prolific spring growth. Silver Edge: A beautiful variety, this thyme selection is primarily ornamental, though it’s certainly edible.

How big of a pot do you need for Thymes?

Culinary Thymes make a great addition to our Edible Flower Garden Six Pack. In addition to our three inch pots, many of our thymes are often available in plug trays. These trays hold 128 of all the same plant. They are a great low cost way to fill a lot of space. Each cell is 3/4 of inch by an inch.

Where can I plant thyme plants for cooking?

For cooking, keep your plants close at hand. Thyme grows well indoors in a south-facing window and outdoors in gardens, borders, hanging baskets and containers. Some thyme plants make good groundcovers, and you can walk on creeping thyme, but you may not want to use plants grown in a pathway for cooking.

What are the different types of Foxley thyme?

Foxley: This unique time is variegated cream and white and has fairly broad leaves for a thyme. It’s both edible and ornamental, and the flowers are more purple than some other varieties. Its texture is very soft.