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When to Plant Common Thyme in Zone 6a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 6a

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 6th
Last FrostMay 1st
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 1st
Harvest BeginsJun 30th
Harvest EndsOct 10th

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.

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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.