When to Plant Thyme in Roosevelt, Minnesota (56673)
Location
Roosevelt, Minnesota
ZIP Code
56673
USDA Zone
3b
Last Frost
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Thyme seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Thymus vulgaris
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 12"
Type Ground cover
Fruit Size N/A
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours)
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Water
Low (drought tolerant)
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Spacing
12" apart
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Planting Depth
0.125" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days
🤝 Good Companions
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Growing Thyme in Zone 3b
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Roosevelt, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Thyme seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.