How to Harvest Thyme

Thyme is a delicious culinary herb that's oh-so-easy to grow. This perennial evergreen plant is perfect for sunny, well-drained sites. Learning when and how to harvest thyme properly results in a large harvest that can easily dried for future use. Discover how to go from planting to harvesting in a single season, and get tips for drying thyme in the oven or by hanging the harvested bundles. For even more details about growing thyme, please visit the full article on our website: savvygardening...
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[@rosenolder8169]

If you're too late harvesting is it no good to harvest with the flower on?

[@SparWiz_Khalifa]

So basically, I have to cut Thyme after Thyme? There is a song that explained it to me already

[@mistyriennett5902]

My thyme has flowers can I still harvest, dry and use?

[@nicholaswalker9078]

Me too, and I didn't cut back last year. We may be too late

[@mistyriennett5902]

@@nicholaswalker9078 I did find some information saying that yes we can dry it with the flowers on it because they are edible and you can put them in tea.

[@nicholaswalker9078]

@@mistyriennett5902 oh good!! I thought I was going to have to "cut" my losses. Good detective work!

[@SavvyGardening]

Yes, you can still use thyme even after it has developed flowers. However, the taste may be a little different (not bad, just different). The flowers are completely edible.

[@Nezbda1]

What about bugs before you get in the house? Do you wash the bundle before hanging? I hate bugs in the house and wouldn't want to bring them in.

[@SavvyGardening]

I don't wash them before bundling, but I do give them a vigorous shake to dislodge any insects before I bring the stems indoors.

[@kimh8715]

How much of the plant can I harvest without killing it?

[@ScoobyThaDoobie]

no more than 1/3, let it recover in between harvests