📍 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA · Zone 10b · Last frost Thursday, January 15, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Thyme in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California (90274)
Location
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
ZIP Code
90274
USDA Zone
10b
Last Frost
Thursday, January 15, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Start Seeds Indoors
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Transplant Outdoors
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Based on last frost Thursday, January 15, 2026 · Zone 10b
Pro tip: Start Thyme seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 2026.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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Full Companion Planting Guide for Thyme
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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need
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Common Thyme Varieties
Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.
Common Thyme
Classic culinary thyme with small, fragrant leaves; essential in French cooking.
Lemon Thyme
Bright citrus-scented thyme with golden-edged leaves; lovely in fish dishes and teas.
Creeping Thyme
Low-growing groundcover thyme with dense mats of tiny flowers; great between pavers.
French Thyme
Broader-leaved variety with milder, sweeter flavor preferred in Provençal cooking.
🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🟡 ModerateWhen to Harvest Seed
Harvest tiny seed pods when brown and dry — just before they shatter.
Processing
Strip dried stems over a fine mesh, dry extra 2 days, store in small envelopes. Seeds are very tiny.
Seed Viability
Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.
Pro Tip
Thyme seeds can vary in flavor intensity. Propagate from stem cuttings to preserve culinary quality.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Thyme. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Thyme in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California? +
In Palos Verdes Peninsula (Zone 10b), start Thyme seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Palos Verdes Peninsula, California? +
The average last spring frost date for Palos Verdes Peninsula, California (ZIP 90274) is around Thursday, January 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 10b.
How long does Thyme take to grow? +
Thyme typically matures in about 90 days from transplanting. In Palos Verdes Peninsula, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 29, 2026 plus 90 days.
Should I start Thyme indoors or direct sow in California? +
Thyme should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Palos Verdes Peninsula, that means starting around Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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Growing Thyme in Zone 10b
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Thyme seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.