When to Plant Lemon Thyme in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors June 13 to September 11, and expect your first harvest around September 11. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Lemon Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Direct sow
Jun 13
Projected first harvest
Sep 11
Lemon Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Lemon Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Direct sow
Jun 3
Projected first harvest
Sep 1
Lemon Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with lemon thyme
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