When to Plant Thyme in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors May 9 – May 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 29 in Burlington and as late as May 20 in Morristown.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| South Burlington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Colchester | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Rutland | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 15 – May 22 |
| Essex Junction | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Hartford | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 9 – May 16 |
| Bennington | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 11 – May 18 |
| Barre | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 16 – May 23 |
| Williston | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Montpelier | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 5 – May 12 |
| St Johnsbury | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Brattleboro | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 14 – May 21 |
| Winooski | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Saint Albans | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 1 – May 8 |
| Middlebury (village) | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 5 – May 12 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Morristown | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 20 – May 27 |
| Lyndon | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Rockingham | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 9 – May 16 |
| Newport | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 14 – May 21 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant thyme in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors May 9 – May 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 29 in Burlington and as late as May 20 in Morristown.
When is the last frost in Vermont?
The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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 Vermont
- 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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