Herb · Charlotte, NC

🌿 Thyme

Low, tough, and happy in a pot. One plant covers a lot of cooking.

Fresh garden herbs
Magda Ehlers / Pexels

Suitability: 97/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 5–8 hours
Space required: ~0.5 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Very Easy
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Jun–Nov

Expected harvest: 5–12 lb
Grocery equivalent: $65–$173
Estimated garden cost: $178–$292
Potential savings: $-227–$-5/year