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When to Plant Thyme in Georgia

In a typical Georgia 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 Feb 2 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 11 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
ColumbusJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 5 – Mar 12
SavannahJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 9
AthensJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 23 – Mar 30
South FultonJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 15 – Mar 22
Sandy SpringsJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
RoswellJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
MaconJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 21 – Mar 28
Johns CreekJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
AlbanyJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 10 – Mar 17
Warner RobinsJan 14 – Jan 28Mar 11 – Mar 18
AlpharettaJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
MariettaJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 27 – Apr 3
SmyrnaJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 27 – Apr 3
ValdostaJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 5 – Mar 12
BrookhavenJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
StonecrestJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
DunwoodyJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
AugustaJan 2 – Jan 16Feb 27 – Mar 6
Peachtree CornersJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 25 – Apr 1
GainesvilleJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 20 – Mar 27
MiltonFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 4 – Apr 11
NewnanFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 3 – Apr 10
MabletonJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 27 – Apr 3
RomeFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
MartinezJan 2 – Jan 16Feb 27 – Mar 6
East PointJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 15 – Mar 22
Peachtree CityJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
DaltonFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
KennesawFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant thyme in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia 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 Feb 2 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 11 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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