Learn how to harvest thyme regularly to keep your plants fresh and prevent them from becoming woody. Thyme is a woody-stemmed ...

I also discuss how long thyme takes to grow and tips to help it grow as big as possible. I also describe when and how to harvest thyme and how to keep it small if that’s what you want.

Thyme, depending on variety, grows about six to twelve inches tall. Harvest thyme by cutting off the top five or six inches leaving the woody parts. Do this before the plant has flowers.