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When to Plant Common Thyme in Zone 6b

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Common Thyme harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 6b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 6b

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 IndoorsFeb 28th
Last FrostApr 25th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 25th
Harvest BeginsJun 24th
Harvest EndsOct 16th

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.