When to plant thyme in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Feb 8 · Transplant Mar 29 · First harvest May 28 · Wrap by Oct 15

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsFeb 8

Transplant outMar 29

First harvestMay 28

Last harvestOct 15

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Thyme tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 8 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

How long does thyme take to grow in zone 7b?

Thyme matures in about 60–90 days from transplanting. In zone 7b that means setting plants out around Mar 29 and first picking around May 28.

Will thyme survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — thyme tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full thyme growing guide →