When to Plant Mother of Thyme in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, start seeds indoors around March 10, transplant or plant outdoors May 5 to August 3, and expect your first harvest around August 3. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Start seeds indoors
Mar 10
Transplant outdoors
May 5
Projected first harvest
Aug 3
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Start seeds indoors
Mar 5
Transplant outdoors
Apr 30
Projected first harvest
Jul 29
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with mother of thyme
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