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Creeping Thyme · Creeping Thyme

Zone 8b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Creeping Thyme to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 9th
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 4th
Harvest BeginsMay 3rd
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity730
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitSpreading
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthSurface
Germination Temp (°F)65
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: For best ground-cover establishment, start indoors lightly (or sow on the surface), then plant into warm, well-drained soil and keep seedlings evenly moist until they knit together.