When Should I Plant Thyme

Plant thyme in spring once chances of frost have passed.Space thyme plants 12 to 24 inches apart in a very sunny area with fertile, well-drained soil with a pH close to 7.0.Before planting in-ground, improve your existing soil by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.

When can I put my thyme plant outside?

Plant it in free-draining soil or gravel in spring or autumn. It’s particularly well suited to growing in gravel gardens, cracks in paving or at the edge of paths. If growing in a container, use a soil-based compost with plenty of grit added, and keep it raised off the ground to aid drainage.

Does thyme come back every year?

A majority of herbs are perennials throughout most of the United States. That means they come back year after year and usually get bigger or spread in territory each year. Some of our most-used cooking herbs are perennials, including sage, oregano and thyme.