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Winter Thyme · Thyme

Zone 4b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Winter Thyme to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 15th
Last FrostMay 13th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 13th
Harvest BeginsAug 11th
Harvest EndsSep 27th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)30
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: Start indoors for a sturdier plant, but transplant only once nights are reliably above freezing and keep the soil on the dry side to prevent damping-off and rot.