Thyme
herb
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 4–11
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Sandy, loam
- pH
- Neutral, alkaline
- Spacing
- 12 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 1 plant per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- English (Common)start
The all-purpose culinary thyme.
- Lemonstart
Bright citrus thyme — great with chicken & fish.
Add Thyme to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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