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When to plant thyme in Zone 10

In Zone 10, the last spring frost usually passes around January 31 and the first fall frost arrives around December 15, leaving about 318 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Nearly frost-free. Grow cool crops in winter; summers are too hot for many vegetables.

Last spring frost: January 31First fall frost: December 15Frost-free days: 318Days to maturity: 90Hardiness: Hardy

Planting windows for thyme in Zone 10

When to plant thyme in Zone 10
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TransplantJan 31 to Feb 14
Estimated harvestMay 1 to Sep 28

The harvest estimate counts 90 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 150 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 10; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow thyme

Set out transplants after the last frost in lean, well-drained soil. A low, hardy perennial that loves full sun.

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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.