DibbleWhen to plant Thyme
Set out transplants after the last frost in lean, well-drained soil. A low, hardy perennial that loves full sun.
When to plant Thyme by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 15 | August 13 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | May 10 | August 8 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 30 | July 29 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 21 | July 20 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 10 | July 9 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 28 | June 26 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | March 1 | May 30 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 31 | May 1 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | January 1 | April 1 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Thyme:
Family and rotation
Thyme is in the mints family. Aromatic herbs, interplant freely; few rotation concerns. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant thyme?
It depends on your zone. Thyme is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does thyme take to grow?
About 90 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 150 days after that.
What grows well with thyme?
Good companions include Cabbage, Strawberry.
Plant at the right time this season
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