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When to Plant Thyme in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11, then transplant outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 13 in Texarkana and as late as Apr 12 in Centerton.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 85–95 days

Perennial herb, slow from seed; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/after last frost.

Thyme Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
Little RockJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 21 – Mar 28
Fort SmithJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
FayettevilleFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 4 – Apr 11
SpringdaleFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 4 – Apr 11
JonesboroFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
North Little RockJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 21 – Mar 28
ConwayFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
RogersFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Pine BluffJan 17 – Jan 31Mar 14 – Mar 21
BentonvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Hot SpringsJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 19 – Mar 26
BentonJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
SherwoodJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 16 – Mar 23
TexarkanaJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 13 – Mar 20
RussellvilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
JacksonvilleJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 16 – Mar 23
Bella VistaFeb 8 – Feb 22Apr 5 – Apr 12
ParagouldJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
CabotFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 4 – Apr 11
West MemphisJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 19 – Mar 26
SearcyJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 27 – Apr 3
Van BurenJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
BryantJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
El DoradoJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
MaumelleFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
Siloam SpringsFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 31 – Apr 7
BlythevilleJan 21 – Feb 4Mar 18 – Mar 25
Forrest CityJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 23 – Mar 30
HarrisonJan 25 – Feb 8Mar 22 – Mar 29
Hot Springs VillageJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 19 – Mar 26

Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant thyme in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11, then transplant outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 13 in Texarkana and as late as Apr 12 in Centerton.

When is the last frost in Arkansas?

The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do thyme take to grow?

Thyme typically take 85–95 days from planting to harvest. Perennial herb, slow from seed; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/after last frost.

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