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When to Plant German Thyme in Zone 3b

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your German Thyme harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 3b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 3b

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 IndoorsApr 28th
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJun 23rd
Harvest BeginsAug 22nd
Harvest EndsSep 21st

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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Cipollini Onion
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Purple Dragon Carrot
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Super Star Onion
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Glory Of Enkhuizen Cabbage
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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.