When to Plant Thyme in Nebraska
In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13, then transplant outdoors Apr 24 – May 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Elkhorn and as late as May 11 in Alliance.
Perennial herb, slow from seed; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/after last frost.
Thyme Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 |
| Lincoln | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Bellevue | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 17 – Apr 24 |
| Grand Island | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 23 – Apr 30 |
| Kearney | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| Fremont | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 23 – Apr 30 |
| Hastings | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 |
| Norfolk | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| North Platte | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 3 – May 10 |
| Columbus | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Papillion | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 17 – Apr 24 |
| La Vista | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 17 – Apr 24 |
| Scottsbluff | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 8 – May 15 |
| South Sioux City | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Beatrice | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Chalco | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Lexington | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Alliance | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 11 – May 18 |
| Gering | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 8 – May 15 |
| Elkhorn | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Nebraska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nebraska cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant thyme in Nebraska?
In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13, then transplant outdoors Apr 24 – May 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Elkhorn and as late as May 11 in Alliance.
When is the last frost in Nebraska?
The average last spring frost in Nebraska ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, 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.
Other Crops in Nebraska
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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