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When to Plant Common Thyme in Zone 2a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Common Thyme harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 2a planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 2a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 30th
Last FrostMay 25th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 25th
Harvest BeginsJul 24th
Harvest EndsAug 29th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

Recommended Companions

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Red Creole Onion
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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.