When to Plant Mother of Thyme in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, start seeds indoors around January 4, transplant or plant outdoors March 1 to May 30, and expect your first harvest around May 30. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Start seeds indoors
Jan 4
Transplant outdoors
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
May 30
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Mother of Thyme planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Start seeds indoors
Dec 21
Transplant outdoors
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
May 16
Mother of Thyme is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with mother of thyme
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