From planting seeds to harvesting fresh leaves, explore culinary and ornamental thyme varieties, care tips, and pollinator-friendly benefits. Rena Lolivier/Getty Images. Harvestingthyme could mean a small cut or a big cut. You could trim off just a few stems, or you could cut off the entire top of the plant for a major harvest. How and When to harvestThyme. Most thyme farmers do not harvest during the first year of plant establishment. They can get good yields from the second up until the sixth year. Thyme is a popular medicinal and culinary herb with a wide range of uses. Discover how and when to harvestthyme as well as the different ways in which it can be stored and preserved. How to HarvestThyme Correctly. When you are harvesting only a few sprigs of thyme, clip off the thyme branches you need with sharp scissors or pruners. Large ThymeHarvest: Using clean, sharp shears, clip away the top one-third to one-half of the plant, cutting directly above the leaf node. You can harvest fresh thyme periodically throughout the growing season, particularly in spring and summer. For the strongest flavor, trim cuttings just before flowering or as flowering begins. Uses For Fresh Thyme. Creeping Thyme And Lavender. Dried Thyme Vs Rosemary. Harvesting Chives. Making Thyme For Health Recipes. How To Harvest Oregano. Cat Thyme Plant. Woody stemmed herbs are best harvested just before blooming for peak flavor. Cut the stems for drying fresh thyme, just before a growth node. The more you harvest your thyme, the healthier it will be so don't be afraid to use it often. If you harvest more than you need, there are several ways to store it for later use.
