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Species

  • Aloe vera
    Aloe Vera has been used as a medicinal plant since ancient civilizations.
  • Lemon verbana
    One of the most popular plants used in teas in Portugal, earned gold stars to two Portuguese brands in the international competition "Great Taste Awards".
  • Common thyme
    Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.
  • Thistle
    The thistle flower is one of the three ingredients indispensable to the making of Serra da Estrela Cheese, along with milk and salt. It is also used in the manufacture of other cheeses such as Azeitão Cheese and Flor de Guía Cheese (born in the Spanish Canary Islands).

    It attracts pollinating insects.

  • Fennel
    This plant is spontaneous in the Azores and Madeira.
  • Wormwood "Powis Castle"
    It is a hybrid between artemisia absinthium and artemisia aborescens.
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Citrus thyme

Thymus x citriodorus

Hybrid between pennyroyal thyme (Thymus pulegioides) and common thyme (Thymus vulgaris).

With a height of 25-30 cm and a diameter of 60 cm, it is a perennial shrub, semi-woody, which has small white or slightly pink flowers, which appear during the summer.

<b>Alvéolo</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 4 a 12 cm Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 4 a 12 cm
<b> Vaso 0.5L </b> - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm Vaso 0.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm
<b> Vaso 0.8L </b> - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm Vaso 0.8L - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm
<b> Vaso 1.5L </b> - Altura da planta varia entre 15cm a 35cm Vaso 1.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 15cm a 35cm
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until 5000 0,28€
from 5001 0,26€
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until 10 1,68€
11 a 50 1,66€
from 51 1,60€
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until 10 3,16€
11 a 50 3,14€
from 51 3,04€
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until 10 4,48€
11 a 50 4,42€
from 51 4,40€
* Os preços apresentados já incluem IVA (6%) à taxa legal em vigor.
The images and photographs used on the website are merely illustrative of the final product. The size and state of development of the plant ordered may not correspond to the image, and may vary depending on the season.
Cultivation

It must be grown in well-drained soil, with good sun exposure, adapting even in very dry soils. Sodden land can cause rot and early dead.

It should be pruned right after flowering in order to prevent that the base become woody, ensuring a vigorous plant.

It is sensitive to rot roots and should be avoided water in peak hours. It is advised frequent pruning.

Since it is a hybrid plant, its seeds may originate plants with diverse characteristics, so it is preferable to make the propagation through cuttings.

History

In medieval times, the lemon thyme was used as incense and was placed in coffins during funerals, because it was believed that guaranteed passage for future lives.

It is thought that the lemon thyme was spread in Europe thanks to the Romans, because they used it to purify their rooms.

Utilization

The leaves are mostly used to flavor fish dishes, poultry and salads, it is a very popular plant in cooking around the world due to its strong lemon scent.

The leaves can be dried and mixed with other plants in pots pourri.

In therapeutic terms, thyme tea reduces coughs, colds and sore throats.

It is recommended for those suffering from anxiety and stress because it has properties that act as calming in the nervous system.

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Creeping Thyme

Very used and known in regions near water.

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Broadleaved thyme

It has extremely aromatic leaves and beautiful pink and lilac flowers.

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Orange thyme

Plant with a pleasant citrus aroma, similar to orange.

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Common thyme

Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.

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Mastic thyme

Also known as pure salt, is widely used in cooking as a substitute for salt.