It's best to remove the leaves from the stem if you are using the herb to season foods at the end of the cooking time or cold dishes. If you are using thyme in soups and dishes that cook for some time you can put sprigs in the pot. The leaves will detach from the stems during cooking and you can remove the stems before serving.
To propagate thyme use cuttings from fresh (new, green) growth and dip the cut end into rooting hormone before putting the cuttings into soil.
It's best to remove the leaves from the stem if you are using the herb to season foods at the end of the cooking time or cold dishes. If you are using thyme in soups and dishes that cook for some time you can put sprigs in the pot. The leaves will detach from the stems during cooking and you can remove the stems before serving.
To propagate thyme use cuttings from fresh (new, green) growth and dip the cut end into rooting hormone before putting the cuttings into soil.