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When to Plant Thyme in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Jan 19 – Feb 2, then transplant outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 20 in Henderson and as late as Jun 6 in Spring Creek.

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
Las VegasNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 24 – Jan 31
HendersonNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
RenoMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 28 – May 5
North Las VegasDec 7 – Dec 21Feb 1 – Feb 8
ParadiseNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
Sunrise ManorDec 7 – Dec 21Feb 1 – Feb 8
Spring ValleyNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
EnterpriseDec 10 – Dec 24Feb 4 – Feb 11
SparksMar 6 – Mar 20May 1 – May 8
Carson CityMar 9 – Mar 23May 4 – May 11
WhitneyNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
PahrumpFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
WinchesterNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
Summerlin SouthJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 13 – Mar 20
ElkoApr 3 – Apr 17May 29 – Jun 5
FernleyMar 14 – Mar 28May 9 – May 16
Sun ValleyMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 28 – May 5
MesquiteJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 16 – Mar 23
Boulder CityNov 26 – Dec 10Jan 21 – Jan 28
Spanish SpringsMar 8 – Mar 22May 3 – May 10
Spring CreekApr 11 – Apr 25Jun 6 – Jun 13
Gardnerville RanchosApr 4 – Apr 18May 30 – Jun 6

Showing the 22 most populous of 22 Nevada cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nevada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant thyme in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Jan 19 – Feb 2, then transplant outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 20 in Henderson and as late as Jun 6 in Spring Creek.

When is the last frost in Nevada?

The average last spring frost in Nevada ranges from January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek, 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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