German Winter Thyme · Thyme
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 30th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 10th |
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.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 30 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: For best German Winter Thyme establishment, start seeds indoors only if you must, but otherwise sow outdoors in early spring and keep plants lightly moist until established.