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When to Plant French Thyme in Zone 4b

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your French Thyme harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 4b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 4b

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 18th
Last FrostMay 13th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 13th
Harvest BeginsJul 12th
Harvest EndsSep 27th

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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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.