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When to Plant Thyme in Mc Grath, Alaska (99627)

Location

Mc Grath, Alaska

ZIP Code

99627

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, April 2, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, June 11, 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

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Growing Thyme in Zone 2b

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mc Grath, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Plan to transplant your Thyme seedlings outdoors around Thursday, June 11, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.