When to Plant Thyme in Los Angeles, California (90052)
Location
Los Angeles, California
ZIP Code
90052
USDA Zone
10b
Last Frost
Friday, January 15, 2027
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 29, 2027
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
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Growing Thyme in Zone 10b
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Los Angeles, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Friday, January 15, 2027. Plan to transplant your Thyme seedlings outdoors around Friday, January 29, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.