Thyme in Zone 7a
Thymus vulgaris
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Thyme needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Feb 13–Feb 20 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 17–Apr 24 |
| Estimated harvest | ~90 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Cabbage — Thyme's scent deters cabbage worms, same role as dill and rosemary.
Where to buy thyme seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing thyme" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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