E-Learning & Certification on the cultivation of thyme medicinal plant, Iranian thyme with the scientific name persicus Thymus Jalas.) f. Rech ex Ronniger) is one of the native plants of Iran and belongs to the mint family. This species is one of the exclusive species of thyme genus in Iran, which is mostly found in the northwest of Iran, especially in the provinces of Zanjan and West Azarbaijan. Different species of this genus have been used as spices and flavorings in the past. Also, infused and boiled aerial parts of these plants have been used in Iranian traditional medicine as a tonic, anti-bloating, anti-inflammatory, digestive and expectorant agent.

Ecology of thyme:

Garden thyme is a Mediterranean plant and needs warm air and enough light during growth. Thyme plant needs warm, dry and sunny weather and it is suitable for growing wherever there is no shade from other plants. Because full sun is very suitable for its growth. This plant is drought-friendly and can easily tolerate drought and drought. Cultivation of this plant is not suitable in hollow lands and lands that cause stagnant water, because it is highly sensitive to waterlogging. In cold seasons and winter, if the plants are not covered with snow, they may be affected by the cold and dry. Because light plays a major role in increasing the quality and quantity of thyme essential oil. It is recommended to use sunny areas and southern slopes of hills for its cultivation.

Course Titles virtual learning Cultivation of thyme medicinal plant:

+ Suitable environmental conditions and native cultivation compatible with thyme + Soil preparation and correct methods and principles of soil cultivation + Planting + Care and maintenance + Harvesting thyme

Prerequisites for the training course on the cultivation of medicinal herbs:

[list_negative] This course It does not require special prerequisites and the course is taught from the basics. [/list_negative]