When to Plant Mother of Thyme in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors January 30 to April 30, and expect your first harvest around April 30. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Jan 30
Projected first harvest
Apr 30
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Jan 30
Projected first harvest
Apr 30
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with mother of thyme
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