Thyme is a highly versatile herb that can be used in savory dishes, baking, oils, and marinades in the kitchen, or for its health and medicinal benefits as a tea, massage oil, or soap. Harvesting thyme is a crucial way to keep plants bushy and stop them from becoming woody, but there are right and wrong ways to do it.
Thyme is at its most flavorful in early summer, but you are not limited to picking during that period; you can potentially harvest thyme year-round. When you grow thyme, you can make regular light pickings throughout the year or a few larger harvests, depending on how you intend to use the herb.
