When to Plant Mother of Thyme in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, start seeds indoors around February 28, transplant or plant outdoors April 25 to July 24, and expect your first harvest around July 24. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Start seeds indoors
Feb 28
Transplant outdoors
Apr 25
Projected first harvest
Jul 24
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Start seeds indoors
Feb 23
Transplant outdoors
Apr 20
Projected first harvest
Jul 19
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with mother of thyme
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