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When to Plant English Thyme in Zone 7a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 7a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~730 days / ~2 years to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 9th
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 4th
Harvest BeginsMay 3rd
Harvest EndsOct 20th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~730 days / ~2 years 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 (~730 days / ~2 years to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.