SproutSmart
SproutSmart™ Intelligent Garden Sowing

When to Plant English Thyme in Zone 4b

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

Add English Thyme to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.

Your Zone 4b English Thyme cheat sheet. All the dates and companions you need to get seeds in the ground successfully

Want the complete botanical breakdown and expert growing tips?

View English Thyme Guide
Botanical illustration of English Thyme

Crop Dates : 4b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~730 days / ~2 years to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 1st
Last FrostMay 13th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 27th
Harvest BeginsMay 26th
Harvest EndsSep 27th