Thyme Fantasy

Thyme is a perennial subshrub up to 15–20 cm tall with thin stems and small petiolate leaves, which have an oblong-oval shape, opposite arrangement and prominent veins. Flowers pink-purple are gathered in loose capitate inflorescences at the ends of branches, and the fruit is a small smooth nutlet.

In hydroponic cultivation, thyme seed sowing is carried out at controlled temperature and humidity. After germination, seedlings are carefully transplanted to a permanent location, where optimal levels of illumination, pH and EC of the solution are maintained. The nutrient solution contains necessary micro- and macro-elements, as well as measures for disease and pest prevention. Such an approach allows obtaining high-quality harvest, which after harvesting is stored under conditions that preserve aroma and freshness.

Thyme is widely used in cuisine due to its spicy, slightly bitter taste. Leaves are added to tea, smoked meat, game, pâtés, cheeses and cottage cheese; branches are used for fried fish, liver and offal. Young shoots are sometimes used for pickling cucumbers. Thanks to the rich aromatic profile, thyme becomes an indispensable ingredient in various dishes.