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Silver Queen Thyme · Thyme

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Silver Queen Thyme to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 10th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 19th
Harvest BeginsAug 18th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Start thyme in light, well-drained seed-start mix and transplant only after nights are reliably warm to keep seedlings from stalling.